Okay, so today I decided to whip up some chicken teriyaki. I was craving something savory and a little sweet, and this just hit the spot. I started by grabbing the chicken breasts from the fridge. I had about three of them, and I cut them up into these bite-sized pieces, you know, so they cook evenly and soak up all that good sauce.
Then, I mixed up the teriyaki sauce. Now, I know some people like to buy it pre-made, but I like making my own. It’s pretty simple, really. I threw in some soy sauce, a good amount of maple syrup, and a dash of hoisin sauce into a bowl. To spice it up a bit, I added in some sambal oelek – just half the amount of the other ingredients. Gave it a good whisk until it was all combined nicely.
Next up, I heated up my frying pan over medium heat. Once it was hot, I put the chicken pieces in, skin side down. Gotta get that skin crispy, right? I let them cook for a few minutes until they were golden brown and looked delicious.
- soy sauce
- maple syrup
- hoisin sauce
- sambal oelek
Once the chicken was cooked on one side, I flipped them over. Then, I poured my homemade teriyaki sauce over the chicken. I let it simmer for a bit, making sure the chicken was coated well and the sauce thickened up. The smell was amazing, by the way.
After about five minutes, the chicken was fully cooked, and the sauce was nice and thick. I turned off the heat and let it sit for a moment. While it was resting, I cooked up some rice because what’s chicken teriyaki without rice, am I right?
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Finally, I served the chicken teriyaki over a bed of fluffy white rice. I garnished it with some chopped green onions and sesame seeds for that extra flair. And let me tell you, it was a hit! The chicken was tender, the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, and the whole thing just came together beautifully.
And you know what? The leftovers were just as good the next day. I stored them in an airtight container in the fridge, and it was perfect for a quick lunch. This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s quick, easy, and delicious – just what I need for a weeknight dinner. If you haven’t tried making chicken teriyaki at home, you totally should. It’s so much better than takeout!