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    Teriyaki chicken

    Published: Sep 10, 2020 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Genevieve

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    Sticky, sweet and salty, teriyaki chicken is one of those dishes that is hard to pass. Packed full of flavour, it is also very easy to make at home! It has only 5 ingredients and super easy to whip up. Pair with a bowl of steaming rice and some sauteed broccoli and you've got a perfect meal. Try adding this in rice paper rolls (summer rolls) - super delicious.

    Close up of a bowl of rice topped with broccoli and sliced teriyaki chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds
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    • Ingredients
    • Marinating the chicken
    • Cooking chicken thighs whole
    • Tips for making this great
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    Ingredients

    Mirin is a type of rice wine that's quite sweet and with low alcohol content. Think of it as a slightly alcoholic sugar syrup.

    Ingredients required to make this recipe all labeled

    Mirin substitute: if you don't have mirin on hand, for 3 tablespoon of mirin, replace with 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. It'll taste just as good. 😉

    Marinating the chicken

    This may sound super simple but it's so important to marinate the chicken and for at least 30 minutes. Marinating the chicken will ensure it is tender, juicy and packed full of flavour!

    If you're in a rush or just simply starving, at least marinate for 15 minutes. A little time is better than none at all. It really makes a difference.

    A plate full of sliced teriyaki chicken

    Cooking chicken thighs whole

    I like cooking the chicken thighs whole and slice once it is cooked.

    This will ensure the teriyaki chicken stay juicy. Also, make sure to sear the chicken first on both sides before adding the reserved marinade and simmer until cooked (about 5 minutes).

    Tips for making this great

    • Searing the chicken first helps seal the meat and thus stopping moisture from escaping during the cooking process.
    • Searing just means cooking meat on high heat until brown.
    • Browning the meat also adds additional flavour.

    As tempting as it is to immediately tuck in, make sure to rest the meat for about 10 minutes before cutting! Resting the chicken will allow the juices to stay in the chicken (like you would rest steaks, roasts, etc).

    Close up of sliced teriyaki chicken thighs, saucy

    This recipe makes enough delicious teriyaki chicken sauce to drizzle on many bowls of rice. I can just eat a bowl of rice with some of this sauce on its own anyday!

    📖 Recipe

    Teriyaki chicken

    Teriyaki chicken

    Sticky, sweet and salty, teriyaki chicken is one of those dishes that is hard to pass. Packed full of flavour, it is also very easy to make at home! It has only 5 ingredients and super easy to whip up. Pair with a bowl of steaming rice and some sauteed broccoli and you've got a perfect meal.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
    Keyword: broccoli, Chicken, juicy, marinade, rice, tender, teriyaki
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Marinade time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Genevieve

    Ingredients

    • 500 g chicken thighs boneless, about 3 large thighs
    • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon mirin (see note 1)
    • ½ tablespoon grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoon oil neutral tasting oil like canola or sunflower
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    Instructions

    • Combine soy sauce, mirin, ginger in a large bowl and mix well.
    • Mix in chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes. (see note 2)
    • When ready to cook, add oil into a hot heavy-based pan on high heat.
    • Sear chicken thighs on both sides until brown (around 2 minutes on each side).
    • Pour reserved marinade into the pan, lid on and turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 4 - 5 minutes until chicken is cooked.
    • Serve with a bowl of steamed rice and some sauteed broccoli.

    Notes

    Note 1. Mirin substitute swap 3 tablespoon of mirin with 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. I've found this to be a pretty close substitute and honestly, it'll be hard to tell the difference. 
    Note 2. Marinate chicken if you are just too hungry and don't want to wait, at least marinate for 15 minutes. A little time is better than no time with this!
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