Teriyaki

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this homemade Teriyaki recipe, a savory-sweet classic packed with bold, authentic flavors! Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection in sesame oil, then coated in a luscious, thickened teriyaki sauce made from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger. A touch of rice vinegar adds the perfect tang, while sesame seeds and fresh green onions provide an irresistible finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies, making it an easy, versatile option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Perfect your homemade teriyaki sauce and skip the takeout with this flavor-packed recipe that’s guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer.

Step 7

Once the sauce is simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the teriyaki sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 9

Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(891.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1635.7

Total Fat 83.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 567.0mg	0%
Sodium 5033.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 71.0g
Protein 132.4g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 174.3mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1745.1mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 22.0%