Japanese Take Out Teriyaki Beef or Chicken

Bring the vibrant flavors of your favorite Japanese take-out straight to your kitchen with this irresistible recipe for Japanese Take Out Teriyaki Beef or Chicken. This dish features tender slices of beef or chicken coated in a glossy, homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for an authentic touch. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, the sauce thickens to a luscious glaze, clinging to the meat for maximum flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare, this 25-minute recipe is a weeknight dinner game-changer. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, and served over a fluffy bed of steamed rice, it’s a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that’s easy to make and hard to resist. Whether you're a fan of the classic teriyaki beef or prefer juicy chicken, this versatile dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Beef (thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak) or chicken (thinly sliced chicken breast or thighs)
• 120 ml Soy sauce
• 60 ml Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 30 ml Sake
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 60 ml Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, optional for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 cups Steamed rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

If using beef, add the thinly sliced beef to the pan in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until just cooked. Remove and set aside. If using chicken, cook the thinly sliced pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 6

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Return the cooked beef or chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat the meat evenly with the thickened teriyaki sauce.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1351.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2496.9

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 4997.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 157.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265.3mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 2437.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 33.2%