Japanese Cuisine

Teriyaki Chicken

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Sticky, glossy teriyaki chicken made with cheap thighs and a four-ingredient homemade sauce. A weeknight winner over rice that costs a fraction of the jarred stuff.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.51

Approx £6.05 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Teriyaki Chicken

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook the rice in boiling water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Fry the chicken thighs in a little oil for 6-7 minutes each side until golden and cooked right through with no pink remaining.
  3. 3
    Mix the soy sauce, mirin, honey, grated ginger and garlic into a sauce.
  4. 4
    Pour the sauce into the pan and bubble for 3-4 minutes, turning the chicken to coat, until sticky and glossy.
  5. 5
    Slice the chicken, arrange over the rice, spoon over the sauce and finish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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