This easy teriyaki chicken stir fry has golden chicken thighs coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce that thickens right in the pan, so dinner is done in about 25 minutes.
1tablespooncornstarch, plus 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry
60mlsoy sauce
2tablespoonsdry sherry
1tablespoonrice vinegar
4tablespoonswater
1tablespoonneutral oil
1lb(450g)boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
2large garlic cloves, minced
1tablespoonfresh ginger, grated
½teaspoonred chili flakes
1tablespoonbrown sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
Stir the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water into a smooth slurry and add it to a small bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce, dry sherry, rice vinegar and 4 tablespoons of water. Set the sauce aside.
1 tablespoon cornstarch
60 ml soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 tablespoons water
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and fry for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 lb boneless chicken thigh
Add the garlic, ginger and red chili flakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
2 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
Give the sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into the pan together with the brown sugar. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze that coats the chicken.
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more soy sauce if you like, and serve immediately over your favorite rice or noodles.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Notes
Whisk the sauce again right before it goes into the pan because the cornstarch settles as it sits.
You can stir in the sugar with the rest of the sauce ingredients, but I prefer to add it to the pan so it dissolves quickly.