Teriyaki Chicken: Quick and Easy Dinner in 30 Minutes
Quick Teriyaki Chicken is a simple and flavorful dish made in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 cups rice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup mirin, and ¼ cup brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour marinade over, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add oil until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken thighs to skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to skillet for the last 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest, slice, and serve over rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 30 g
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