Description
Teriyaki chicken brings Japanese-style comfort right to your dinner table with tender chicken glazed in a sweet-tangy sauce that slides perfectly over steamed rice. Weeknight meals get an easy upgrade when this simple, delicious recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 4 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 shallot green onion stem
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cooking sake
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, optional
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat (375°F) for 2-3 minutes until the surface is evenly warm.
- Place 1.3 pounds chicken thighs into the pan, spreading them in a single layer so each piece can brown perfectly.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes, flipping occasionally to ensure even golden-brown coloring on all sides.
- Whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 tablespoons Sake, 2 tablespoons Mirin, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a small bowl until completely combined.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan and add 2 teaspoons minced garlic to the center, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce over chicken, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the liquid transforms into a glossy, thick glaze.
- Add 4 cups lightly steamed broccoli florets to the pan, gently tossing to coat with teriyaki sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 thinly sliced green onion stem across the top for a fresh garnish.
- Transfer the teriyaki chicken and broccoli onto a bed of steamed rice, ensuring each serving gets an equal portion of sauce.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness compared to chicken breast.
- Keep heat at medium to prevent burning garlic and creating bitter notes in the sauce.
- Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure sugar dissolves completely and creates a smooth glaze.
- Slice green onions diagonally for an attractive presentation and more pronounced onion flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg