Mild & Sweet Teriyaki: Grilled Chicken for Quick Dinners
Umami Flavor in Minutes: The Secret to the Perfect Chicken Teriyaki for the Family!
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Equipe Receita Solta
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories340 kcal
Resumo para quem tem pressa
"Golden cubes of chicken breast are glazed in a classic homemade teriyaki sauce with soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and honey. A practical oriental dish that ensures a shiny, sweet and sour, and consistent sauce in less than 30 minutes."
Transform everyday chicken into an explosion of sweet and savory flavors with this easy Teriyaki recipe. Ideal for busy nights!
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- Browning the chicken over high heat without moving it in the first few minutes creates the Maillard reaction on the edges.
- Reserving half of the clean sauce prevents cross-contamination from the raw chicken marinade.
- Cornstarch dissolved in cold water provides a mirror shine and uniform thickening to the syrup.
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients for an Unforgettable Teriyaki
500 g Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1/4 cup Cooking sake (mirin)
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Mel
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
1 teaspoon Fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
a gosto Toasted sesame seeds
a gosto Cebolinha verde picada
Instructions
Instructions: Teriyaki Chicken Step by Step
1
<strong>Prepare the sauce:</strong> In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Mix well until the sugar dissolves. In another container, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and reserve.
2
<strong>Marinate the chicken:</strong> Place the chicken cubes in a plastic bag or bowl. Add half of the prepared teriyaki sauce, reserving the other half. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or ideally for 30 minutes.
3
<strong>Brown the chicken:</strong> In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the used marinade) and brown it on all sides. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until slightly browned and cooked inside.
4
<strong>Add the sauce:</strong> Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the reserved teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the sauce begins to heat up and coat the chicken.
5
<strong>Thicken the sauce:</strong> Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and acquires a shiny and syrupy consistency. The professional technique is not to stop stirring.
6
<strong>Finish and serve:</strong> Remove from the heat. Transfer the Teriyaki Chicken to a serving plate. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately with white rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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Chef Tips
- Dry the marinated chicken pieces with paper towels before putting them in the skillet to sear well.
- Keep the flame on medium-high heat so as not to accumulate watery liquid in the pan during frying.
- Toast the white and black sesame in a dry frying pan for 2 minutes to release the aromatic oils.
Variations
- Add steamed broccoli florets to the pan in the final minutes to coat in the sauce.
- Add thin strips of red bell pepper and toasted cashews for crunchy contrast.
- Sprinkle chopped red chili pepper without seeds to give a slight heat to the sweet and sour sauce.
Substitutions
- The chicken breast can be replaced by boneless chicken thighs cut into small, tender pieces.
- Mirin sake can be swapped for dry culinary sake with 1 additional teaspoon of brown sugar.
- Honey can be replaced by corn syrup or sugarcane molasses in the same proportion.
How to Store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the skillet with a tablespoon of hot water to recover the fluid shine of the thickened sauce.
Can You Freeze It?
It can be frozen with the sauce in a sealed container for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and take to the skillet over low heat, stirring gently.
What to Serve With
Serve with Japanese-style white rice (gohan), butter-sautéed vegetables, or oriental-style noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to prevent the teriyaki sauce from burning and becoming bitter?
The sauce contains honey and brown sugar, which caramelize quickly. Reduce the flame to medium-low as soon as you pour the liquid into the pot and stir non-stop until the cornstarch cooks.
Can I prepare the recipe without using culinary mirin sake?
Yes. You can substitute mirin by mixing 3 tablespoons of water with 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar and 1 level teaspoon of sugar, maintaining the balance of acidity and sweetness of the sauce.
Why should the chicken be seared over high heat before adding the sauce?
Searing at high temperature seals the surface of the meat, retaining internal juices and creating a flavorful crust. If you put the sauce with cold meat, the chicken will cook in the liquid without browning.
What is the best way to make the teriyaki sauce thick and shiny?
Dissolve the cornstarch in completely cold water before pouring it into the skillet. Cooking at a gentle boil for 90 seconds activates starch gelatinization, creating a lacquered texture without lumps.
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