Teriyaki Chicken Breasts
A flavorful and easy-to-make Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a savory teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Sauce ingredients
- 3/4 cup soy sauce (or mix tamari and water in equal proportions to make 3/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup sake
- 3/4 cup mirin
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- A 1-inch piece piece ginger, grated fine
Chicken
- 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds total (Set out for 30 minutes to come to room temp)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sake, and mirin; bring to a boil to make the sauce.
- Add chicken, simmer gently, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, longer if needed for larger breasts.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until browned; set aside.
- Remove chicken, wrap in foil; reduce sauce to a syrup, about 8-10 minutes.
- Slice chicken, serve with sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, and enjoy with rice.
Notes
Ensure to cook the chicken gently to keep it tender and flavorful.