Description
Chicken Teriyaki is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender chicken coated in a luscious sweet and savory sauce thickened with a natural gelling agent. Ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed dinners, this recipe balances simplicity and vibrant flavor, making it a favorite that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs or breasts. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and optimal sauce coverage.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and the natural gelling agent until smooth and glossy.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour half of the sauce over the chicken pieces. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors and improve texture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway for even color.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the remaining sauce into the pan. Stir carefully and allow the natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce while coating the chicken evenly with the signature teriyaki glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top just before serving. Enjoy your Chicken Teriyaki over steamed rice or noodles for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Use skin-on chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Marinating is essential for deep flavor penetration and tender texture.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid drying out the chicken or burning the sauce.
- Adjust sweetness and tang by tasting the sauce before cooking and tweaking brown sugar or apple cider vinegar.
- Use the natural gelling agent sparingly to achieve the perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Teriyaki, Teriyaki Sauce, Quick Dinner, Sweet and Savory, Gluten Free, Easy Chicken Recipe
