Teriyaki Chicken

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and pepper to a bowl.
  2. 2Let the chicken marinate for 5 minutes while heating a skillet with oil or cooking spray.
  3. 3Add chicken in a single layer to the hot skillet and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes until dark and caramelized.
  4. 4Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through.
  5. 5Remove chicken from the pan.
  6. 6Add leftover marinade and brown sugar to the skillet and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  7. 7Turn heat to high and bring the sauce to a bubble.
  8. 8Mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
  9. 9Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce.
  10. 10Reduce heat to low and let the sauce thicken for about 30 seconds.
  11. 11Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  12. 12Serve with rice and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • Oil or cooking spray
  • Leftover marinade
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbs cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup water
  • rice
  • veggies
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

bowlskillet

Tips

  • If using two pounds of chicken, double the sauce recipe.
  • Serve with rice and vegetables.