How to Make Chicken Teriyaki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken teriyaki is a popular Japanese dish that combines the savory flavors of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic with the sweetness of mirin and brown sugar. This dish is beloved for its tender, juicy chicken and its sticky, flavorful sauce that clings to every bite. It is a staple on many Japanese restaurant menus and is also a favorite for home cooks looking to recreate the taste of their favorite takeout dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups soy sauce
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 chicken wings
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until the sugar is completely dissolved; add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Thoroughly rinse the chicken thighs, drumsticks, and wings; pat dry with paper towels. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Pour the pineapple chunks around the chicken pieces; brush the chicken liberally with the sauce and return to the oven for 30 minutes, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes or so.
  • Nutrition

    738 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 8306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 61g
    • Protein: 55g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 924mg