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Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)

Tender chicken bites glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, this Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken recipe encapsulates the essence of Japanese cuisine. Perfectly balanced flavors with a caramelized finish make this dish a favorite for any occasion.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Japanese dairy-free

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

73% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 55 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 6

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

skillet or grill pan

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 35 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 55 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Mix well until sugar is dissolved to make the teriyaki sauce.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure sugar is fully dissolved for a smooth sauce.
2

Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour 2/3 of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, reserving the rest for later. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.

⏱️ 30 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Marinating helps infuse flavor into the chicken.
3

In a large skillet or grill pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook the chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized, brushing with the marinade as it cooks.

⏱️ 15 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: Chicken should have a caramelized glaze.
4

Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest. In the same skillet, pour the reserved teriyaki sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium heat

AI Wisdom: Sauce will coat the back of a spoon when ready.
5

Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the thickened teriyaki sauce. Ensure chicken is heated through.

⏱️ 2 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium heat

AI Wisdom: Coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
6

Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

AI Wisdom: Garnishes add flavor and visual appeal.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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