Teriyaki Chicken – Chicken Stirfry Easy Recipe for Delicious Weeknight Meals
This chicken stirfry easy recipe is a must-try! Made with juicy chicken thighs and a rich homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. Great for anyone looking for easy recipes for dinner, quick and easy recipes, or even easy recipes with rotisserie chicken. This easy dinner recipe fits right into your list of easy chicken dinner recipes and easy food recipes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sake (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (for mixing with cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake (if using). Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the pan and cook until thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.