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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Teriyaki chicken is a quick and easy one-pan meal. Plenty of juicy, tender chicken smothered in sweet and salty teriyaki in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large chicken thighs boneless skin-on (4-6)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- If using homemade or store bought teriyaki sauce, use 1/2 cup in Step 5 below and add the 2 tablespoons sugar, otherwise follow above ingredients.
- Using a paper towel, pat dry both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken skin-side down in a large skillet and turn heat to medium (See Note 1). This will slowly render the fat from the skin.
- Fry the chicken until the skin is crisp and browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue frying until the chicken is almost cooked through, about another 3 minutes.
- Drain excess oil using paper towels and discard. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, water and sugar to the pan and turn the heat to high. Cover for 1 minute.
- Remove lid. Turn heat to medium-low and using tongs, continuously turn the chicken, basting it with the teriyaki sauce. The chicken is done when there is almost no teriyaki sauce remaining and the chicken is coated with a shiny glaze.
- Remove the pan from the heat and place the chicken on the cutting board, skin side up. Let rest for a minute before slicing.
- Slice the chicken into ¾-inch thick pieces. Serve over steamed rice or vegetables of choice.
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Notes
- If you are using skinless chicken, you will need to add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet.
Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
133IU
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.