Description
Mouthwatering Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade You’ll Love
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ lb chicken thigh (or chicken breast; thighs offer more flavor and juiciness.)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (essential for cooking and preventing stickiness.)
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (keeps the sodium content in check without sacrificing flavor.)
- ⅓ cup mirin (adds a sweet depth to the sauce, balancing the saltiness of soy.)
- ⅓ cup sugar (enhances the sweet aspect of the Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade recipe.)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or ginger (optional; adds a lovely aromatic kick if you enjoy bold flavors.)
- 1 Tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds (brings a nutty crunch and a touch of elegance to your dish.)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a bowl with the teriyaki marinade. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse fully.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add your marinated chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until it’s golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Combine the sauce ingredients—low sodium soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and optional minced garlic or ginger—in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve your Chicken Teriyaki hot, garnished with toasted white sesame seeds.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg