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Grandma's Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Grandma's Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 pound 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 1/4 cup sake; 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed); 2 cloves garlic, minced (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (peeled and grated); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (sliced)

Grandma's Japanese Teriyaki Chicken is a savory and slightly sweet dish that captures the essence of Japanese cuisine. The tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and then pan-seared to perfection, creating a dish that is both comforting and delicious.

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

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AI Confidence Level:

80% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 30 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 8

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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1 pound 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup sake
3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
2 cloves garlic, minced (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (peeled and grated)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (sliced) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Large skillet
Resealable plastic bag or shallow dish
Whisk

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 30 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until the sugar dissolves to make the teriyaki marinade.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)
2

Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour 3/4 of the teriyaki marinade over the chicken, reserving the rest for later. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

⏱️ 60 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: For best flavor, marinate overnight.
3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Remove chicken from the marinade (discard marinade) and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

⏱️ 12 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4

Pour the reserved teriyaki marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Allow the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken, about 2 minutes.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Sauce will thicken as it cooks.
5

Remove from heat. Slice the chicken and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

AI Wisdom: Garnishing adds flavor and visual appeal.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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