Chicken teriyaki is a popular Japanese dish that consists of tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Here’s a recipe for making Chicken Teriyaki at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tbsp sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Serve the chicken teriyaki over cooked rice, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition:
Chicken teriyaki can be a relatively healthy meal, depending on the ingredients and portion size. One serving (1/4 of the recipe) of this recipe contains approximately 350-400 calories, 10-15 grams of fat, 25-30 grams of carbohydrates, and 35-40 grams of protein, depending on the amount of oil and sugar used. To make it healthier, you can use skinless chicken breasts and a smaller amount of oil and sugar in the sauce. Additionally, consider serving it with brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice to increase the fiber and nutrient content of the dish. Finally, you can add more vegetables such as broccoli, snow peas, or carrots to make it a more balanced and nutritious meal.