Description
This Skillet Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, thickened to perfection in a skillet. Perfectly balanced with flavors of soy, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil, this easy one-pan dish is ready in under 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice and steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into small slices
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Thickening Mixture
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken thighs into small pieces and place them evenly in a large deep skillet.
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a large glass measuring cup, combine the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and sesame oil, stirring well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and cook: Cover the skillet with the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape. Let the chicken simmer for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through and tender.
- Remove cooked chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a plate and set aside.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth with no lumps. Stir this mixture into the simmering sauce in the skillet, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and the sauce to bubble and coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken immediately alongside steamed rice and vegetables for a delicious, balanced meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the sugar amount to taste for a less sweet version.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content.
- Make sure to stir the cornstarch slurry thoroughly before adding to avoid clumps in the sauce.
- Pair with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or carrots for a complete meal.
