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Easy Weeknight Sticky Teriyaki Chicken

Close-up of Sticky Teriyaki Chicken pieces coated in dark glaze, garnished with green onions, served next to white rice.
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Make a quick and flavorful sticky teriyaki chicken dinner tonight using simple ingredients and straightforward steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with half of the soy sauce, half of the brown sugar, and the sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, water, remaining brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the hot skillet. Bring it to a simmer.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch slurry one more time and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat every piece evenly with the sticky teriyaki glaze.
  8. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs hold moisture better than breasts for this quick cooking method.
  • For extra flavor, you can substitute honey for half of the brown sugar in the sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water.

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