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Teriyaki chicken sliced and served over steamed rice with glossy sauce, sesame seeds, and steamed greens in a patterned bowl.
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Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken is my favorite because it's perfectly balanced between sweet and salty and is packed with tons of protein. The crispy skin gets coated in the rich sauce that's way better than any bottle you'll buy at a store!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Japanese
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, After Work Chicken Recipe, After Work Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Chicken Recipe, Chicken Teriyaki, Easy Asian Chicken, Easy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Fast Asian Chicken, Fast Dinner, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, Japanese Chicken, Soy Garlic Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 16 oz skin-on boneless chicken thighs
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp sugar to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water mixed into a slurry

Optional Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Steamed greens

Instructions

  • Season your skin-on, boneless chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Add oil to a pan over medium heat and place the chicken skin side down. Sear for about 4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and water. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in your cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Add the chicken back into the pan and spoon the sauce over both sides until the thighs are fully coated and glossy.
  • Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally brush with extra sauce, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve with steamed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g