Chicken Teriyaki
This Chicken Teriyaki recipe is a delicious blend of savory, sweet, and umami flavors, creating a perfect balance that makes it a favorite in Japanese cuisine. Each ingredient plays an essential role in building depth and enhancing the dish’s overall taste and texture:
- Chicken (1.5 lbs, diced): The star of the dish, tender pieces of chicken provide a hearty and protein-rich base for absorbing the flavorful teriyaki sauce.
- Flour (¼ cup): Lightly coating the diced chicken in flour helps create a slightly crispy exterior when seared, adding texture while also helping the sauce adhere to the chicken.
- Minced Garlic (3 cloves): Garlic brings a bold and aromatic flavor, enhancing the savory richness of the teriyaki sauce.
- Minced Ginger (1 tsp): Ginger adds a subtle warmth and spicy zest, balancing the sweetness and contributing to the authentic Asian flavor profile.
- Soy Sauce (½ cup): As the base of the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce provides deep umami flavor and saltiness, crucial for balancing the sweetness from the other ingredients.
- Mirin (¼ cup): This sweetened sake adds a delicate sweetness and tang, which perfectly complements the soy sauce, balancing the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
- Sesame Oil (1 Tbsp): Sesame oil adds a nutty, fragrant depth to the dish, enriching the overall taste and giving it a distinctive Asian flair.
- Dark Brown Sugar (¼ cup): Brown sugar brings in a rich, molasses-like sweetness that contrasts with the salty soy sauce, creating the signature sweet-savory harmony of teriyaki.
- Cornstarch (2 Tbsp): When mixed with water, cornstarch thickens the sauce, helping it coat the chicken pieces evenly for a glossy and smooth texture.
- Drizzle of Oil: Used to sauté the chicken, the oil helps achieve the right sear, ensuring the chicken becomes golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
With this combination of ingredients, the dish comes together beautifully—resulting in tender, flavorful chicken coated in a deliciously thick and glossy teriyaki sauce that is irresistible!
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cooking: 30min
- Difficulties: medium
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 1 1/2lbs chicken (diced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3cloves minced garlic
- 1tsp minced ginger
- 1/2cup soy sauce
- 1/4cup mirin sweetened sake
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- Drizzle of oil
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
785 -
Total Fat 31.6g
41% -
Saturated Fat 4.9g
25% -
Cholesterol 29mg
10% -
Sodium 756mg
33% -
Total Carbohydrate 101.3g
37% -
Dietary Fiber 5.4g
19% -
Total Sugars 7.9g
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Protein 19.6g
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Vitamin D 0mcg
0% -
Calcium 180mg
14% -
Iron 5mg
29% -
Potassium 757mg
16%
Procedure
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5minMark As Complete
Lightly coat the diced chicken with flour, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
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1minMark As Complete
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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8minMark As Complete
Add the floured chicken to the pan and cook until it turns golden brown on all sides.
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30secMark As Complete
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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2minMark As Complete
Pour in the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and dark brown sugar, stirring to combine and coat the chicken.
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3minMark As Complete
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a bit of water, then add it to the pan.
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7minMark As Complete
Let the sauce simmer until it thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Mark As Complete
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken teriyaki!
