Classic Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Name: Classic Chicken Teriyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons sake; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, lightly pounded; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large Italian frying peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips; Steamed short-grain rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons sake
Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large Italian frying peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Steamed short-grain rice, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken stock with the soy sauce, sugar, mirin and sake and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until the teriyaki sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup and syrupy, about 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
5
Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned all over and cooked through, 8 to 9 minutes.
6
Transfer the chicken to a plate and let stand for 5 minutes.
7
Wipe out the skillet.
8
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and heat until shimmering.
9
Add the pepper strips and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
10
Transfer the peppers to plates.
11
Slice the chicken breasts crosswise and transfer to the plates.
12
Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and serve with rice.

256

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons mirin, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Classic Chicken Teriyaki

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Variations & substitutions

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