This teriyaki chicken is super easy to make and takes only 15 minutes! Made with chicken thighs, it's super juicy on the inside and glazed with a glossy, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce on the outside. Perfect to go with some egg fried rice and sauteed garlic bok choy!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Yield: 4servings
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Ingredients
1½poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighstrimmed as needed (about 4 thighs)
In a bowl, combine the sake, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir briefly and set aside until needed.
Lightly season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a pan over medium heat, add a small amount of oil, about 1 tablespoon. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and sear each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is about 75 percent cooked.*Color on the chicken is not necessary. So don't worry if the chicken isn't golden brown after searing.*
Use a paper towel soak up any excess oil left in the pan. Then, pour the prepared sauce around the pan and add the sliced ginger.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium low heat and cook the chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through, flipping occasionally. While simmering, also occasionally spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and reduce the sauce until thickened and glossy, about another 2 minutes. Discard the ginger.*Don't over reduce the teriyaki sauce! Teriyaki sauce will become thicker as it cools. Please refer to the blog post above for a photo reference and tips to show when teriyaki sauce is done reducing.*
Slice the chicken thigh and glaze with teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over steamed white rice or fried rice and veggies. Enjoy while hot!
Notes
Please refer to the post above for step by step photo reference, tips, and FAQs!
Teriyaki sauce - One recipe of the teriyaki sauce is just enough for 4 chicken thighs. If you like it saucy, feel free to multiply the recipe by 2.