If you do this, I suggest poking some holes in the chicken with a knife to allow deeper penetration of the marinade into the chicken flesh. Then, pour the finished teriyaki sauce over them. However, you can marinate the chicken breasts or chicken thighs whole and either bake it over grill it until it is cooked through. The Chicken. I've opted to chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces for ease of cooking, and to cut down on the overall cooking time. Bell pepper is just fine for this recipe. You can also core out the jalapeno pepper and remove the innards, or replace it with a milder pepper. If you're concerned about the spice and heat level, skip the spicy chili flakes. I hope your family loves this recipe as much as I do. You can probably make it faster than I can if you're quicker on prep. Or, make a stir fry with steamed broccoli and other veggies, or make a teriyaki chicken bowl with lots of veggies and rice!īOOM! Done! Pretty easy, right? Overall, the recipe takes 30 minutes with marinating time. Top with some sesame seeds! Serve over white rice, if desired, or enjoy it on its own. Serve Up Your Teriyaki Chicken! Garnish with fresh herbs and chili flakes. NOTE: For a thicker sauce, swirl in a slurry of 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, then simmer to thicken. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop. Pour the Teriyaki marinade over the cooked teriyaki chicken, which will become your sauce. Add the chicken, reserving the marinade, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, stirring a bit, until the chicken is cooked through. Add the garlic and minced ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.Ĭook the Chicken. Add the peppers and cook 4-5 minutes to soften. Heat oil in a large pan or wok to medium-high heat. Sometimes I added fresh chopped peppers, garlic and ginger to the bowl for extra flavor.Ĭook the Peppers.
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If you want more flavor penetration, marinate for 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 to 20 minutes until ready to cook. Submerge the chicken completely in the marinade in a bowl and cover, or seal it with the marinade in a plastic bag. You can marinate them whole if you'd like, though be sure to adjust your cooking times appropriately. Chop 1 pound of chicken breast or chicken thighs into bite sized pieces. Make the Teriyaki Marinade. First, whisk together the following in a large bowl - soy sauce, brown sugar, chili flakes, honey, sesame oil, and white vinegar.Ĭheck out my teriyaki marinade recipe post for further discussion and ways you can vary it up.
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How to Make Teriyaki Chicken - the Recipe Method
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Optional, if you'd like to thicken the teriyaki sauce. Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar are great choices, too. Low sodium soy sauce is good if you'd to use it.