{"id":109778,"title":"The BEST Teriyaki Chicken Recipe","modified":"2025-10-29T15:42:17+01:00","plain":"Teriyaki chicken\u2014and its namesake sauce\u2014is a staple of Japanese cuisine.\n\n\n\nYou can use the traditional teriyaki sauce in all kinds of recipes, from chicken to sushi to beef fritters. It\u2019s a must, and today I\u2019m sharing a streamlined version so you can enjoy that one-of-a-kind flavor at home.\n\n\n\nTeriyaki chicken ingredients\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDark soy sauce: use a good-quality one\u2014learn more about dark soy sauce here. You can also use tamari.\n\n\n\nSugar: white sugar is most common in traditional teriyaki sauce; sometimes I swap in brown sugar.\n\n\n\nSake: essential if you want to dive into Japanese cooking\u2014sake is used in many recipes.\n\n\n\nMirin: in theory you can replace it with sake and sugar, but honestly it won\u2019t taste the same\u2014the difference mirin makes is subtle but noticeable.\n\n\n\nGarlic: it\u2019s so good\u2014double or even triple it if you\u2019re a garlic lover like me. Garlicky teriyaki chicken is next-level.\n\n\n\nUse chicken thighs or boneless thighs: it\u2019s juicier\u2014non-negotiable. (If you prefer leaner, use chicken breast, but you\u2019ve been warned.)\n\n\n\nTips for perfect teriyaki chicken\n\n\n\nServe this chicken with some delicious fried rice\n\n\n\nIf you like, add a splash of rice vinegar (the sushi kind) for a little tang. I do this from time to time.\n\n\n\nFor extra texture, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken just before serving. They add a pleasant crunch and a nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the teriyaki sauce.\n\n\n\nBefore adding the chicken, make sure the oil is very hot so you can sear the meat hard. Your teriyaki chicken will be even better.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarinate the chicken in sake and garlic (of course) for a few hours or overnight. The meat will absorb the flavors, making the chicken incredibly juicy and tasty.\n\n\n\nAnd why not add some fresh vegetables\u2014bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms, for example? They\u2019ll cook in the teriyaki sauce and soak up that delicious flavor while adding color and texture to the dish.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\tThe Best Teriyaki Chicken Recipe\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\tWok\t\n\t\n\t\t1 tablespoon cornstarch50 g mirin40 g dark soy sauce50 g sake25 g granulated sugarCHICKEN300 g chicken, cut into pieces1 clove minced garlic1 teaspoon minced ginger\t\n\t\n\t\tWhisk all of the sauce ingredients together.Heat a wok over high heat, then saut\u00e9 the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.Add the chicken.Cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through, then add the sauce.Stir constantly until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.\t\n\t\n\t\tBefore adding the chicken, make sure the oil is really hot so you can get a great sear. Your teriyaki chicken will be all the better.\nIf you like, add a touch of brightness by stirring in a little rice vinegar (the sushi kind). I enjoy that now and then.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tPlat principalJaponaisepoulet teriyaki","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110042,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109778\/revisions\/110042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}