SPICY CHICKEN TERIYAKI RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Make the chicken teriyaki: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugars, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne and whisk until combined. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and pour over half the sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside. Pour remaining sauce into a saucepan and simmer10 minutes. Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into simmering teriyaki sauce. Continue to simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Make the broccolini: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, broccolini, and garlic. Place a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once skillet is hot, add broccolini and char until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside. Return skillet to stove and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Drain chicken and pat dry, then add to skillet. Cook until chicken is golden and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and brush teriyaki sauce all over chicken pieces until thoroughly coated. Assemble bowls: Divide rice among 4 serving bowls and top with charred broccolini and spicy chicken teriyaki. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if using.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except cornstarch and chicken. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Discard cinnamon stick and mix in 1/2 cup water.
• Place chicken in a heavy-duty sealable plastic bag. Add soy sauce mixture, seal bag, and turn to coat chicken. Refrigerate for at least an hour, ideally overnight.
• Remove chicken and set aside. Pour mixture into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add to pan. Stir until mixture begins to thicken, and gradually stir in enough water (about 1/2 cup) until sauce is the consistency of heavy cream. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Preheat a broiler or grill. Lightly brush chicken pieces on all sides with sauce, and broil or grill about 3 minutes per side. While chicken is cooking, place sauce over high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a bare simmer, adding water a bit at a time to keep mixture at a pourable consistency. To serve, slice chicken into strips, arrange on plates, and drizzle with sauce.