Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken teriyaki is a popular Japanese dish that features tender chicken glazed in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. It's a sweet and savory dish that is often served with steamed rice and vegetables. Here's a simple recipe to make chicken teriyaki at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine) or dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
• Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
5. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan, ensuring that all the pieces are coated.
6. Optional: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry, then add it to the pan. Stir well to combine, and cook for an additional minute or two until the sauce thickens.
7. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a minute to allow the sauce to soak into the meat.
8. Garnish the chicken teriyaki with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation.
9. Serve the chicken teriyaki hot over steamed rice, and with your choice of steamed or stir-fried vegetables on the side.

Chicken teriyaki is a versatile dish, and you can customize it by adding additional ingredients such as sliced bell peppers, onions, or broccoli. Feel free to adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce according to your taste preferences.

Enjoy your homemade chicken teriyaki, a delicious and satisfying Japanese-inspired dish!