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Japanese-Style Chicken Teriyaki

Recipe by Novia Pung on FacebookAdded 13 January 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A classic Japanese dish made with marinated chicken, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce reduces slightly and looks cohesive after simmering. Stir occasionally so the sugar does not settle on the pan bottom.

  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is browned and cooked through. Arrange pieces in a single layer where possible.

  3. Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan with the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken pieces are evenly coated in teriyaki sauce. Toss until sauce reaches the sides of the pieces.

  4. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips while you cook

Simmer sauce first
Combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and ginger, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes before adding the chicken.
Cook chicken until browned
Heat sesame oil in a skillet and cook the chicken for about 5‑7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Toss chicken in sauce promptly
Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan with the teriyaki sauce and toss.
Garnish before serving
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken teriyaki, 3 ways

Three creators posted their own. Every one is built on chicken, soy sauce and garlic cloves.

  1. Donaldo Estevam46 min16 ingr.Only this one uses flour, egg and corn flakes
  2. ketosnackz25 min7 ingr.Only this one uses zero sugar brown sweetener, ginger powder and chili powder
  3. Novia Pung35 min9 ingr.Only this one uses sugar, rice vinegar and green onions
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