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 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 13 c. sugar; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp. canola oil; Steamed short-grain rice; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp. mirin; 13 c. low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. sake; 2 large Italian frying peppers

Servings: persons

1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth
13 c. sugar
salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. canola oil
Steamed short-grain rice
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. mirin
13 c. low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. sake
2 large Italian frying peppers

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 sauce over the chicken and serve with rice.
13
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14
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3778

kcal

Calories

Fat

822

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 13 c. sugar, salt, Freshly ground pepper, 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.

Classic Chicken Teriyaki

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