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Sep 03, 2023

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This Chicken Teriyaki is so simple and easy to put together but comes out so juicy and flavorful. The best part is that is can be made all in one pan! Keep reading for my secret to no fail juicy chicken and how to make HOMEMADE teriyaki sauce – trust me, once you make this recipe, it’s going to be one of your favorites!

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INGREDIENTS TIPS

CHICKEN
I personally used boneless skin-on chicken thighs, as it cooks quicker (and I love dark meat) but you can also use chicken breast (thinly sliced) or skinless thighs. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time to ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly!

MIRIN
You can sub mirin with rice vinegar – but since this recipe has so few ingredients, I highly recommend you use mirin. As an additional substitute, you can use 1 tbsp of honey mixed with 1/4 cup of water.

SAKE
You can sub sake with another dry cooking wine (such as white wine or sherry) – but since this recipe has so few ingredients, I highly recommend you use sake. As an additional substitute, you can use 1 tbsp of honey mixed with 1/4 cup of water (similar to the mirin substitute).

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This home-made Teriyaki sauce is so simple to make and only needs a handful of ingredients! Feel free to double or triple the recipe for the sauce and store it an air tight container in the fridge for stir fries, yakisoba, or vegetables during the week! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Soy Sauce
  • Mirin
  • Sake
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Brown Sugar
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RECIPE TIPS

“DRY BRINE”
This is the KEY tip for quick but JUICY chicken! Season the chicken with salt & pepper for 15 minutes before cooking to allow the salt absorb into the meat. This “dry brine” will result in crispy skin and juicy meat. The salt will draw out some moisture, so make sure to pat the chicken as dry as possible with a paper towel prior to sauteing in the pan. (Otherwise your skin will not get as crispy!)

TERIYAKI SAUCE 101Trust me, HOMEMADE is 100% better in this case!

  • WATCH YOUR SAUCE – You want the sauce to be thick and syrupy, which will happen as it cooks down. HOWEVER, as the water cooks down, there is a higher chance of the sugar burning, so keep this on a simmer and watch it!
  • TERIYAKI SAUCE IS NOT A MARINADE – In this recipe, teriyaki sauce is used as more of a finishing sauce. You want to layer it on the chicken in the last couple minutes of cooking so it’s cooked on the chicken, like a glaze.

YOU’LL WANT TO DOUBLE THIS SAUCE!
I personally double or triple the sauce, as I love it on EVERYTHING! You can save it in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator.

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5 from 10 votes

One Pan Chicken Teriyaki

Servings: 4

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

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This deliciously juicy Chicken Teriyaki can be made all in one pan for an easy and delicious weeknight meal!

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated

Instructions

  • Season chicken on both sides with salt and white pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes to let the salt absorb into the chicken and skin.

  • While the chicken is resting, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and set aside.

  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and sear chicken skin side down for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and remove.

  • Use a paper towel to remove any excess fat, then over medium high heat, simmer the teriyaki sauce until the sauce has reduced and thickened (3-4 minutes). Add the chicken back into the pan and baste with sauce for another minute.

  • Spoon extra sauce over the chicken, serve with rice and enjoy!

Additional Info

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

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I’m a third generation Chinese-American home cook who has always loved cooking & eating! Welcome to my food blog, where you can find trusted, tested, easy & approachable recipes for the everyday home cook that taste delicious! I am so glad you're here!

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FAQs

What is teriyaki chicken made of? ›

Traditional teriyaki from Japan is grilled meat with a simple glaze made of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

Is Chinese teriyaki chicken healthy? ›

Panda Express: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

This popular standby still ranks as a healthy Chinese food choice due to its simplicity. One grilled breast contains 300 calories and 36 grams of protein. Add in the high-fiber super greens—broccoli, kale, and cabbage—and you're getting a well-balanced meal.

Does teriyaki madness use real chicken? ›

Our most popular dish! Hand-trimmed, fresh, all-natural marinated chicken thigh grilled and served with our house-made teriyaki sauce.

Can you use Kikkoman teriyaki sauce as a marinade? ›

It's particularly popular as a marinade during the barbecue season but is also ideal for enhancing stir-fries or as a dip. We use Kikkoman Soy Sauce as the base, which gives the marinade its unmistakably full-bodied flavour. Teriyaki is a combination of the two Japanese words teri (glaze) and yaki (grill/braise).

What's the difference between teriyaki and teriyaki marinade? ›

The main difference is that marinades are used to flavor food before cooking while a sauce is added during the cooking process or after the dish has been cooked. One important thing: don't use premade marinade that's been used to marinate meat, poultry, or fish.

What is real teriyaki sauce made of? ›

Authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce combines soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake to create a distinctively sharp taste, with Westernized versions incorporating honey, garlic, and ginger for added edge. Cornstarch is often added to teriyaki sauce as a thickener.

Is Too Much teriyaki bad for you? ›

You may overconsume sodium.

One tablespoon serving of teriyaki sauce delivers about 689 mg of sodium, and you're likely to not stop at one tablespoon when sitting down to a meal. Too much sodium consumption is associated with increased higher blood pressure and elevated heart disease and stroke risk.

What is the healthiest thing to order from teriyaki? ›

Chicken Teriyaki

As with Chinese takeout, opt for chicken and vegetable dishes. For example, chicken teriyaki with vegetables is a balanced option. Order the sauce on the side if you are conscious of your sodium intake.

Is teriyaki good for you? ›

Is Teriyaki sauce healthy? A. While the low amount of calories in teriyaki sauce makes it healthy, the presence of sodium in the sauce in abundance makes it unhealthy. Therefore, the amount of sauce consumed daily determines whether the sauce will prove to be beneficial or not.

Is Subway Chicken Teriyaki real chicken? ›

All of our chicken items are made from 100% white meat chicken which is marinated, oven roasted and grilled. We tested our chicken products recently for nutritional and quality attributes and found it met our food quality standards.

How do you make bottled teriyaki sauce taste better? ›

Sesame oil: A drizzle of sesame oil will add a nutty and aromatic flavor to your teriyaki sauce. It's a great way to enhance the overall taste and aroma of the dish. Honey or brown sugar: Adding a little honey or brown sugar will give the sauce a touch of sweetness that will balance out the saltiness.

Is it better to buy or make teriyaki sauce? ›

Teriyaki sauce is so very simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious on beef, chicken, pork, veggies, and more. Homemade teriyaki sauce is SOOOO much better than the bottled kind. Make it once and I promise you'll never go back to store bought. It goes great on everything from meat to veggies!

Can you use teriyaki sauce straight from the bottle? ›

A blend of traditionally brewed soy sauce for umami flavor, wine, sugar and spices, teriyaki marinade & sauce has the depth of flavor that makes it an ideal marinade or brush-on sauce, right from the bottle.

What meat is teriyaki made of? ›

Beef teriyaki is a classic Japanese American dish, and I'm sharing my family's go-to recipe. Thinly sliced flank steak gets marinated overnight in homemade teriyaki sauce, then grilled and topped with additional teriyaki glaze.

Is teriyaki chicken from Panda white meat? ›

Ingredients: dark meat chicken, sugar, modified starch, spices, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, water, soybean oil.

How is teriyaki traditionally made? ›

Traditionally, teriyaki sauce is made by mixing and heating three ingredients: sugar, soy sauce, and sake (or mirin). Mirin is a Japanese rice wine, similar to sake, but with more sugar and a lower alcohol content of 14%.

What is in Panda Express teriyaki chicken? ›

Teriyaki Chicken: The main component of the bowl, featuring succulent pieces of grilled or wok-tossed chicken, generously coated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. Vegetables: The bowl often includes a mix of fresh vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, providing both texture and nutritional value.

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