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Sarku Japan Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Sarku Japan Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Make this easy Sarku Japan Chicken Teriyaki Recipe at home with juicy chicken, homemade teriyaki sauce, rice, and vegetables in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Marinade
  1. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, honey, garlic, and ginger together until smooth and fully combined in a bowl.
    Mixing the Teriyaki Marinade
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
  1. Add chicken to the marinade and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least thirty minutes before cooking thoroughly.
    Marinating the Chicken
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Wash and slice vegetables into bite-sized pieces so they cook quickly and evenly during stir-frying.
    Preparing Fresh Vegetables
Step 4: Cook the Vegetables
  1. Stir-fry broccoli, cabbage, and carrots over medium-high heat until tender-crisp, then transfer them to a plate.
    Cooking the Chicken
Step 5: Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown, juicy, and fully cooked inside.
    Thickening the Teriyaki Sauce
Step 6: Thicken the Sauce
  1. Mix cornstarch with water, add to the marinade, and simmer gently until the teriyaki sauce thickens nicely.
    Coating Chicken with Sauce
Step 7: Combine Everything
  1. Toss cooked chicken with thickened sauce, ensuring every piece is coated with delicious teriyaki flavor evenly.
    Combining Chicken and Vegetables
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy
  1. Serve chicken over warm rice with vegetables, then garnish with sesame seeds before enjoying immediately.
    Sarku Japan Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking.