CHICKEN TERIYAKI RECIPE - NYT COOKING
Teriyaki is derived from the Japanese root words teri, to shine, and yaki, to broil or grill. That’s the way traditional teriyaki looks: shiny and incised with grill marks. In Japan, teriyaki is a mix of soy sauce, sake and the rice wine mirin, which imparts a subtle sweetness. The teriyaki found throughout Seattle, of which this is an adaptation, is a bit more showy. Cooks sweeten with white sugar and pineapple juice. They thicken with cornstarch. Ginger and garlic go into the mix because of the Korean ancestry of many cooks. It is not at all traditional, but it is simple to prepare and addictive to eat. Be sure to plan ahead as you do need to marinate the chicken before cooking. An overnight stay in the fridge is ideal, but many readers have been happy with a quick marinade of an hour or so.
Provided by John T. Edge
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http//schema.org, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFatContent 16 grams, CarbohydrateContent 31 grams, FatContent 25 grams, FiberContent 1 gram, ProteinContent 27 grams, SaturatedFatContent 7 grams, SodiumContent 1873 milligrams, SugarContent 26 grams, TransFatContent 0 grams
TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe always goes over big with my family. The chicken thighs turn out just right, every time. —Gigi Miller, Stoughton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Total Time 04 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 04 hours 00 minutes
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and, if desired, rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, FatContent 12g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 113mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 958mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.
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