Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Name: Chicken Teriyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 6 cloves garlic, crushed in a press; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon pineapple juice; 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
6 cloves garlic, crushed in a press
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch and chicken.
2
Bring to boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat to low and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and let cool.
5
Discard cinnamon stick and mix in 1/2 cup water.
6
Place chicken in a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag.
7
Add soy sauce mixture, seal bag, and turn to coat chicken.
8
Refrigerate overnight.
9
Remove chicken and set aside.
10
Pour mixture into a small saucepan.
11
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low.
12
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to pan.
13
Stir until mixture begins to thicken, and gradually stir in enough water (about 1/2 cup) until sauce is the consistency of heavy cream.
14
Remove from heat and set aside.
15
Preheat a broiler or grill.
16
Lightly brush chicken pieces on all sides with sauce, and broil or grill about 3 minutes per side.
17
While chicken is cooking, place sauce over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a bare simmer, adding water a bit at a time to keep mixture at a pourable consistency.
18
To serve, slice chicken into strips, arrange on plates, and drizzle with sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, 6 cloves garlic, crushed in a press, and more.

Yes, Chicken Teriyaki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Teriyaki

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