How to Make Delicious Chicken Teriyaki in Just 5 Minutes

🍗Chicken teriyaki is easier to make than you think and can be done in just 5 minutes with homemade teriyaki sauce.

🧅The key to a flavorful teriyaki sauce is using ingredients like onion, green onion, garlic, and ginger.

🍲Simmering the teriyaki sauce on low heat helps it reduce and develop a balanced sweet and savory flavor.

🔥Coating the chicken with potato starch or cake flour gives it a crispy texture and helps it absorb more of the teriyaki sauce.

🥬Serve your chicken teriyaki with cabbage, mayo, tomatoes, and grilled green onions for a complete and delicious meal.

How long does it take to make homemade teriyaki sauce?

—Homemade teriyaki sauce can be made in about 20 minutes, including the time to simmer the sauce and let it cool.

Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken thigh?

—Yes, you can use chicken breast if you prefer. However, chicken thigh is commonly used for chicken teriyaki as it is more flavorful and tender.

Can I make this recipe without the green onion, garlic, and ginger?

—While these aromatics enhance the flavor of the teriyaki sauce, you can still make a delicious chicken teriyaki without them. Just skip them if you don't have them.

What other toppings can I add to my chicken teriyaki?

—You can customize your chicken teriyaki by adding toppings like sesame seeds, sliced scallions, or even pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.

What can I serve with chicken teriyaki?

—Chicken teriyaki pairs well with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles. You can also serve it with a side of steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

00:00Introduction and overview of the recipe for making chicken teriyaki in just 5 minutes.

03:26Demonstration of how to make homemade teriyaki sauce using onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

06:32Coating the chicken with potato starch or cake flour and cooking it until crispy on both sides.

09:31Plating the chicken teriyaki with cabbage, mayo, tomatoes, and grilled green onions for a beautiful presentation.

14:31Taste-test and review of the chicken teriyaki, discussing the flavor, texture, and overall impression.