Welcome to a recipe that brings the irresistible flavors of Japanese cuisine right into your kitchen! Teriyaki chicken is a beloved classic for a reason—its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes makes it a crowd-pleaser. This version adds a delightful sweet and sour twist, creating a sticky, glossy glaze that coats every piece of tender chicken. It's surprisingly quick and easy to make, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight when you're craving something special without the fuss. Get ready to create a dish that's bursting with flavor!
Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Seeds
Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Seeds
- 300 g chicken fillet
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1 teaspoon dried ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- sea salt
- olive oil
How to Make Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Seeds
First, let’s make the sauce. Pour the soy sauce into a bowl and add the liquid honey. Sprinkle in the dried ginger. In this teriyaki chicken recipe, you can substitute it with grated fresh ginger (2 teaspoons) for a better flavor; unfortunately, I had to use dried this time.
Add the rice wine and whisk the ingredients until the sauce is smooth.
Pour soy sauce into a bowl, add liquid honey
Add dried ginger to the bowl
Add rice wine, mix the ingredients
Pat the chicken fillet dry with a paper towel and slice it into long, thin strips against the grain.
Slice the chicken fillet into long, thin strips against the grain
Place the sliced fillet into the sauce, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate the bowl for 20-30 minutes. During this time, the thin chicken slices will marinate perfectly.
Place the fillet in the sauce, mix, and refrigerate the bowl for 20-30 minutes
It’s best to fry in a deep, non-stick pan, ideally a wok. If you don’t have a wok, any skillet with high sides will work for this teriyaki chicken recipe. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil into the pan, heat it until very hot, and then add the marinated meat.
Fry over high heat; it will only take a few minutes. Once the moisture has evaporated and the chicken turns golden and glossy, you can add the sesame seeds. It’s best to toss the ingredients by shaking the pan, but if you haven’t mastered this virtuoso technique yet, a regular spatula will do just fine.
Sprinkle the white sesame seeds into the pan. For a bit of variety, you can mix white and black sesame seeds; there’s almost no difference in taste.
Pour olive oil into a pan, heat it up, and add the marinated meat
Fry the meat over high heat for a few minutes
Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Stir and cook everything together for just another minute, then remove the pan from the heat.
Mix, fry everything together, and remove the pan from the heat
Your Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Seeds is ready. Plate the chicken, garnish with fresh herbs or sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve immediately. Enjoy your meal! By the way, try eating it with chopsticks—it encourages you to eat slowly and mindfully, which is great for your health and helps maintain your figure.
Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Seeds is ready
And there you have it—a stunning plate of Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Chicken that tastes even better than it looks! This dish is wonderfully versatile. Serve it over a bed of fluffy steamed rice to soak up all that delicious sauce, or pair it with steamed vegetables like broccoli or bok choy for a complete, wholesome meal. For an authentic touch, don't forget the tip about using chopsticks! It truly enhances the dining experience. We hope you enjoy every single bite of this flavorful homemade meal. Happy cooking!
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