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Quick & Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet, sticky, savoury teriyaki glaze. A popular Japanese dish that is simple to make at home. Ready in under 30 minutes. A great main for dinner, lunch or as leftovers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs or with skin on
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or sub with potato starch or tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil
- ½ green onion finely sliced (optional garnish)
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Chicken Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup sake
- 3 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar (or sub with honey)
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
Instructions
- Horizontally slice chicken thighs into equal thirds.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil so it's bubbling and let it bubble for 2 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Remove off heat and set aside.
- Using a brush, lightly dust sliced chicken with cornstarch on both sides with dabbing motion. Do not heavily coat in cornstarch.
- Over medium high heat, add cooking oil into hot pan. Fry chicken thighs on both sides until browned. About 3-5 minutes each side.
- Pour sauce over top. Let it bubble to thicken and reduce, about 1-3 minutes. Flip chicken over to simmer on the other side for 30 seconds. Optional: garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1351mg
(56%)
Potassium
374mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1351mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.