Description
This Teriyaki Chicken features tender marinated chicken thighs in a sweet and savory sauce, served over rice and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. It’s a quick and delicious dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Steamed vegetables (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2-4 hours or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve the marinade for later.
- If grilling, cook chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). If baking, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Once the marinade is boiling, whisk in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice or serve whole.
- On a serving plate, place a scoop of cooked rice. If using, arrange steamed vegetables around the rice.
- Lay the chicken on top of the rice and drizzle with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with extra teriyaki sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes