Teriyaki Chicken (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 cups cooked rice
→ Teriyaki Sauce
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup mirin
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¼ cup sake or dry white wine
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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¼ cup water
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake or white wine, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and water until well combined.
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Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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Pour the prepared Teriyaki Sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken and stir to coat thoroughly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
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Serve the chicken teriyaki over cooked rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation.
# Helpful Notes:
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Using low-sodium soy sauce allows better control of the salt level in the dish.
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For authentic flavor, both mirin and sake are worth incorporating into your pantry.
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Dry white wine can substitute for sake if it's more readily available.
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Optional garnishes like sesame seeds or green onions add an extra dimension of flavor beyond visual appeal.