Low Sugar Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the sauce

¼ cup soy sauce
Kikkoman Soy Sauce All-Purpose Seasoning Bottle - 10 Fl. Oz.Kikkoman Traditionally Brewed Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free 28% Less Sodium Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - Low FODMAP Certified San-J Organic Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz
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3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp cornstarch

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil)

For serving

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar and cornstarch are fully dissolved. Set aside.
2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

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