Authentic Japanese Chicken Teriyaki (Better Than Takeout)
This authentic Japanese chicken teriyaki recipe features pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a traditional homemade teriyaki sauce. Juicy, glossy, and ready in less than 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skin-on chicken thighs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until crispy.
- Flip and cook 4–5 minutes more.
- Mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
- Add sauce to skillet.
- Simmer and glaze chicken, turning frequently, for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice chicken and spoon sauce over top.
- Garnish and serve with steamed rice.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 5 oz chicken with sauce) Calories: 380 (19% DV)Total Fat: 22g (28% DV)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30% DV)
Cholesterol: 145mg (48% DV)
Sodium: 980mg (43% DV)
Total Carbohydrates: 12g (4% DV)
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 32g (64% DV) Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary based on ingredient brands, substitutions, cooking methods, and portion sizes.