Authentic Chicken Teriyaki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A traditional Japanese dish with perfectly glazed chicken and sweet-savory sauce, simmered to tender perfection for an authentic restaurant-quality meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sake
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch thick pieces, then whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated ginger in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken pieces, and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from pan.
3. Step 3: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, bring to a simmer, then add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, stirring until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 2 minutes).
4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, coating evenly, and simmer for 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is glossy, then serve over steamed rice with sesame seeds.