Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water; sesame seeds and sliced green onion, for garnish

4 servings10 min prep20 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Teriyaki Chicken

Story updated September 18, 2026

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique combining a soy sauce, mirin, and sugar glaze with grilling or broiling, dating back centuries in Japan. The chicken teriyaki dish became widely popular in the U.S. through Japanese-American and Hawaiian cuisine in the 20th century, especially via plate lunch culture.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
sesame seeds and sliced green onion, for garnish

Instructions

1Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through to 165°F.
4Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and turn to coat, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
5Slice the chicken, garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, and serve over rice.

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