Sesame Teriyaki Chicken
Tender chicken thigh pieces glazed in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce and finished with toasted sesame seeds and green onion.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the chicken into 3 cm pieces on a cutting board.
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Step 2
Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant, then transfer them to a plate.
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Step 3
Whisk the soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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Step 4
Heat the neutral cooking oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared chicken in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on most sides.
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Step 5
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is glossy and the chicken reaches 74°C internally.
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Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat, then scatter the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken separate from ready-to-eat ingredients, sanitize contacted surfaces, and cook every piece to an internal temperature of at least 74°C.
Risk factors
- Handling raw poultry
- Potential cross-contamination
- Undercooked chicken