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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

This Teriyaki chicken recipe is a surefire way to get dinner on the table in no time. It’s a favorite among stay-at-home parents, and it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients. The combination of sweet and savory flavors in the teriyaki sauce will make this dish a hit for dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients:
– 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons grated ginger
– 1/2 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
– 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1/4 cup water
– Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, mirin, and sake until combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
3. In another small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Add this to the skillet with the chicken and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken evenly. Serve over rice or noodles with sliced green onions as a garnish (optional). Enjoy!
As Stay at Home Parents we all know that getting dinner on the table can be quite a challenge at times! That’s why this Teriyaki Chicken Recipe has become one of my go-to meals when I need to get dinner on the table fast but still have something that tastes amazing! The combination of sweet and savory flavors in the teriyaki sauce make it so delicious that my family devours it every time I make it! And since it only requires a few ingredients and is ready in no time at all, I find myself making this dish quite often these days!
The story behind this recipe is one that goes back many years ago when I was living in Japan for a summer study abroad program. One day I came across this wonderful Teriyaki Chicken recipe in an old cooking book that had been passed down through generations of my host family there. After trying out this recipe myself I found out why it had been so popular with them over the years—it tasted delicious! Since then I’ve made sure to keep this recipe close at hand whenever I want to make something quick and tasty for dinner. And now I’m excited to share it with you all so you can enjoy it too!