Teriyaki chicken, the sweet and savory japanese sauce!
To make your chicken even more irresistible at lunchtime, make a teriyaki sauce! A clever sweet/salty blend that will give a “come back” taste. And for the accompaniment, simply opt for rice and/or a handful of sautéed vegetables to guarantee you a tasty and balanced dish ;-)
Ingredients
Marinade:
Sauce:
Rice:
To decorate:
Materials
- cling film + salad bowl (or airtight box)
- cutting board
- knife
- spatula
- pan
Preparation
Cut the chicken into pieces. Peel the garlic clove and the piece of ginger.
Transfer the chicken pieces to a salad bowl. Add the crushed garlic clove and ginger.
Add the soy sauce and cornstarch and mix everything well. Cover the salad bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice and sauce.
Rice:
Cook the rice in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, covered.
The sauce:
Mix soy sauce and mirin. Pour everything into a frying pan over medium heat.
When the mixture comes to a boil, add the brown sugar and wait for it to dissolve, stirring occasionally.
Finally add the cornstarch to thicken the sauce, mix everything to incorporate it well and set aside.
Pour a drizzle of oil into a frying pan over medium/high heat. Sear the chicken pieces so that they are nicely browned, then lower the heat and continue cooking.
When the chicken is just cooked, add the teriyaki sauce and stir everything together.
The sauce will reduce and coat the chicken pieces well. Remove from the heat when the sauce has thickened!
Serve the teriyaki chicken on top of rice and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and black and white sesame seeds.
Observations
How to store teriyaki chicken?
You can store it in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze teriyaki chicken?
You can freeze teriyaki chicken without worries!
What is the best side dish for teriyaki chicken?
We made basmati rice but you can also make Japanese rice or rice noodles to accompany your teriyaki chicken! We did not season the rice and recommend that you taste the rice + sauce combination before seasoning!
What is mirin?
Mirin is a kind of very mild and sweet sake. This condiment is mainly used in Japanese and Korean cuisine.
What is cornstarch used for and what should you replace it with?
The cornstarch will be used to thicken the sauce; you can replace it with flour.
