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Quick Japanese Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Quick Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: pieces 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thinly for quick cooking); cup 1/2 cup soy sauce; cup 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine); cup 1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine); tablespoons 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced (finely minced); teaspoon 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (freshly grated); tablespoon 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry); Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional garnishes)

Enjoy the savory-sweet flavors of tender teriyaki chicken made quickly at home. This dish combines umami-rich soy sauce, mirin, and sake to create a glossy, caramelized glaze that perfectly coats the juicy chicken slices. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions adds a delightful finish.

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

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AI Confidence Level:

90% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 35 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 5

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thinly for quick cooking)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced (finely minced)
1 teaspoon ginger, grated (freshly grated)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry)
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional garnishes) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Large skillet
Bowl
Grater

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 35 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken slices and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

⏱️ 15 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Marinating enhances flavor
2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

⏱️ 8 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Chicken should develop a caramelized crust
3

Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Sauce will thicken slightly
4

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Sauce should coat the back of a spoon
5

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve the teriyaki chicken hot over steamed rice.

AI Wisdom: Garnishes add flavor and visual appeal

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Created on December 21, 2025

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