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Quick way to grow 4 Teriyaki Chicken recipes

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare four different teriyaki chicken variations, perfect for a versatile weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Sauce Base
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
Additional Ingredients for Variations
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks for Hawaiian Teriyaki
  • 2 cups broccoli florets for Veggie Teriyaki
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for Classic Teriyaki garnish
  • 1 tsp sriracha for Spicy Teriyaki
Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare Teriyaki Sauce
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  2. Set aside half of the sauce as a marinade for the chicken.
Marinate and Cook Chicken
  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and marinate in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil, then cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
Create Variations
  1. Divide the cooked chicken into four portions.
  2. For Classic Teriyaki, toss one portion with a quarter of the remaining sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
  3. For Hawaiian Teriyaki, add pineapple chunks to another portion of chicken and a quarter of the sauce; cook until pineapple is slightly caramelized.
  4. For Veggie Teriyaki, sauté broccoli florets with another portion of chicken and a quarter of the sauce until tender-crisp.
  5. For Spicy Teriyaki, mix sriracha into the last quarter of the sauce and toss with the final portion of chicken.
Serve
  1. Serve each teriyaki chicken variation with cooked rice and chopped green onions.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of ginger, garlic, and sriracha to your preference. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables or fruits for different variations.