Simple & Delicious Teriyaki Chicken
A simple and delicious Western-style teriyaki chicken, pan-fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet, savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served over steamed rice with veggies.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 lbs boneless thicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- 1
Mix sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until completely dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
In a large frying pan, add a small amount of vegetable oil and pan-fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides. You may have to fry in batches.
- 3
Transfer fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Either pour out excess oil from the frying pan or use a paper towel to wipe clean.
- 4
Add the sauce mixture into the pan and let it thicken slightly.
- 5
Add chicken and let the sauce continue to reduce down to the desired consistency.
- 6
Serve with steamed white rice and steamed bok choy or yu choy for a complete meal.