Here’s a flavorful, easy teriyaki chicken you can make at home—sweet, savory, and glossy just like takeout.
🍗 Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken thighs (juicier) or breasts, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp oil
Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
1. Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove excess liquid if needed.
2. Make the sauce
In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Thicken it
Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens into a glossy coating.
4. Combine
Toss the chicken in the sauce until fully coated and slightly caramelized.
🍽️ Serve With
- Steamed rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Noodles
🔥 Tips for Better Flavor
- Use chicken thighs for more tenderness and flavor.
- Let the sauce bubble until slightly sticky—it should coat the spoon.
- Add a splash of sesame oil at the end for aroma.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped green onions on top.