Eat | Easy Chicken Teriyaki

  • 1Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 scallions
  • 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced against the grain into bite-size strips
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Toasted sesame seeds and steamed white rice (for serving)

Whisk 1 Tbsp. cornstarch and ⅓ cup water in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Set slurry aside. Remove dark green parts from 2 scallions and thinly slice on a diagonal; set aside for serving. Thinly slice white and pale green parts of scallions and transfer to a medium bowl. Add one 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, 5 garlic cloves, finely grated, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup (packed) dark brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and whisk to combine. Set sauce aside. Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced against the grain into bite-size strips, in an even layer and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until mostly cooked through and golden underneath, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook until completely cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate. Pour reserved sauce into same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping up browned bits. Stir slurry to combine if it has separated and add to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is thick and glossy, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to pan and toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Top chicken teriyaki with toasted sesame seeds and reserved scallion greens. Serve with steamed white rice.

easy chicken teriyaki