Easy Teriyaki Chicken

slices of juicy chicken thighs on top of white rice and topped with teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and sliced green onions

4.16 from 20 votes

This easy teriyaki chicken is a weeknight staple — tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Simple ingredients, quick cooking, and big flavor every time.

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Total Time12

Course: 50 + Best Easy Asian Recipes

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken, chicken thighs, dinner, main dish, rice, teriyaki

Servings: servings

Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup Water
⅓ Cup Soy Sauce
½ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Clove Garlic minced
1 Tablespoon Honey
½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
2 Tablespoons Water
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Salt and Pepper to taste
Sesame Seeds and Green Onions for garnish

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Instructions

Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, honey and ground ginger. Bring to a boil.
1 Cup Water, ⅓ Cup Soy Sauce, ½ Cup Brown Sugar, 1 Clove Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Honey, ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
Meanwhile, whisk the water and cornstarch together then slowly whisk into the sauce.
2 Tablespoons Water, 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
Allow the sauce to continue cooking at a soft boil for 1-3 minutes or until thick. Set aside.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
Sprinkle each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
8 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Salt and Pepper
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Allow to rest on a plate for 2 minutes, then cut into slices.
Serve over rice with sauce.
Sesame Seeds and Green Onions

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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