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Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are easily cooked on the stove without needing an oven! Better than any store bought teriyaki, this recipe is a family favourite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic smashed with the back of your knife
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 chicken thighs (about 19 ounces | 550 grams, skin off, bone in or out)*
- 2 green onions large, Australian shallots, sliced to serve
Instructions
- Combine together the crushed garlic, soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar in a small bowl; mix well until sugar dissolves.
- Pierce each chicken thigh with the tip of a sharp knife all over to ensure a faster cook time. This also helps the sauce absorb through the chicken instead of just coating it.
- Heat the oil in a good quality non-stick pan or well seasoned skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 7-8 minutes each side, (depending on the thickness of each chicken thigh and how many incisions made), until golden browned and nearly cooked through to the bone.
- Drain any excess fat released from the chicken out of the pan (blot with paper towel if it's easier).**See Notes.
- Pour in the sauce and shake the pan around to evenly distribute the sauce. Cover pan with a lid and cook for a further minute.
- Uncover and continue to cook until the teriyaki sauce thickens and reduces down (about 5-6 minutes). Coat each thigh in the sauce. Top with green onion (or shallot) slices. Serve immediately over steamed rice or vegetables.
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Notes
- *I used small chicken thighs. Cook time will depend on the size of your thighs. The more incisions you make through the flesh, the faster they will cook!*Make sure any fat is removed from the pan in Step 4, as this is what ensures a thick and glossy teriyaki sauce. DON'T skip this step!
Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.