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The Best Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

The Best Chicken Teriyaki is made with juicy marinated chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce that's even better than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into 1"-2" pieces
  • Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 Tbs Rice Vinegar
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbs Honey
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbs Canola Oil
  • Sesame Seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the cut chicken to a large bowl and all of the other ingredients except the sesame seeds and canola oil. Give everything a big stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Cover the bowl and marinate it overnight. If thats not a possibility, let it marinate for at last two hours. When it's time to cook the chicken, drain it completely from the marinade.
  • In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium high heat and add the chicken. Cook the chicken for about 5-10 minutes or until its cooked all the way through.
  • Plate the chicken and add sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

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