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Try this easy Japanese chicken recipe with tender thighs glazed in a savory-sweet sauce of soy, honey, and ginger. Serve over steamed rice for a quick weeknight meal.

Japanese Chicken Teriyaki

320kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total 37 minutes
With just a handful of simple ingredients, this Japanese chicken recipe delivers a symphony of flavors—sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and the rich umami of soy sauce, all kissed with aromatic garlic and ginger. The tender chicken thighs soak up every bit of that glossy, sticky glaze, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions adds the perfect crunch.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
    Try this easy Japanese chicken recipe with tender thighs glazed in a savory-sweet sauce of soy, honey, and ginger. Serve over steamed rice for a quick weeknight meal.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserving marinade) and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3–4 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
    Try this easy Japanese chicken recipe with tender thighs glazed in a savory-sweet sauce of soy, honey, and ginger. Serve over steamed rice for a quick weeknight meal.
  5. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
    Try this easy Japanese chicken recipe with tender thighs glazed in a savory-sweet sauce of soy, honey, and ginger. Serve over steamed rice for a quick weeknight meal.

Nutrition

Calories320kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein28gFat18gSaturated Fat3gCholesterol110mgSodium920mgPotassium380mgFiber0.5gSugar8gVitamin A2IUVitamin C3mgCalcium3mgIron2mg

Notes

For a lower-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice. Leftovers keep beautifully for 3 days—reheat gently with a splash of water to revive the sauce.

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