Description
A delicious Seattle-style chicken teriyaki recipe with a sweet and thick sauce, perfect for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal. Grilled chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and served over steamed white rice, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin or rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For Serving:
- cooked white rice
- sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, white sugar, and water. Simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, then whisk into the sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss chicken thighs with half of the teriyaki sauce and marinate.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a skillet until caramelized and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Slice chicken, drizzle with reserved teriyaki sauce, and serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Seattle-style teriyaki features a sweeter, thicker sauce and grilled flavor.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for chicken thighs if desired.
- For a sticky glaze effect, allow the sauce to cool and thicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
