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Easy Sticky Chicken Teriyaki Recipe with Steamed Rice Perfect for Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy sticky chicken teriyaki recipe with steamed rice that delivers a sweet-savory glaze and juicy chicken thighs, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked steamed white rice (jasmine or short-grain)
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat if desired. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until combined. Set aside. (3 minutes)
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and warm until fragrant. (2 minutes)
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan without overcrowding. Sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. (12-15 minutes)
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the pan. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer gently, spooning sauce over chicken occasionally. (5 minutes)
  6. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry. Slowly stir into the pan and cook until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. (2-3 minutes)
  7. Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F internal) or cut into the thickest part to ensure no pink remains. (Optional)
  8. While chicken cooks, steam rice: rinse 1 cup jasmine rice until water runs clear, combine with 1 1/2 cups water in a pot, bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing. (20-25 minutes)
  9. Serve steamed rice topped with sticky chicken thighs and drizzle extra sauce from the pan. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. (2 minutes)

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing to get crispy skin. Control heat to avoid burning honey in sauce. Add cornstarch slurry slowly to thicken sauce without clumping. Start rice first to time cooking with chicken. Adjust seasoning to taste with extra vinegar or sugar if needed. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days; reheat gently with splash of water.

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