Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli

Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli

Tender pieces of chicken and steamed broccoli coated in a glossy, savory-sweet teriyaki sauce with ginger, garlic, and sesame.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, ½ cup (120 ml) water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together until the sugar begins to dissolve. Set the teriyaki sauce aside.

    Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Brown Sugar, 30.0 gr Honey, 30.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 90.0 ml Soy Sauce, 120.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the cornstarch with 2 tbsp (30 ml) water in a separate bowl to make a smooth slurry.

    Ingredients used: 16.0 gr Cornstarch, 30.0 ml Water

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Place the broccoli and the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) water in the skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until bright green and crisp-tender.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Broccoli, 30.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large skillet

  4. Step 4

    Transfer the broccoli to a plate, drain any remaining water, and wipe the skillet dry.

    Cookware: large skillet, plate

  5. Step 5

    Heat the neutral oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on most sides.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Chicken Thigh, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Add the garlic and ginger to the chicken and stir over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 10.0 gr Ginger Root

    Cookware: large skillet

  7. Step 7

    Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  8. Step 8

    Whisk the slurry again, stir it into the simmering sauce, and cook until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, whisk

  9. Step 9

    Return the broccoli to the skillet and toss gently until evenly coated and hot.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs

  10. Step 10

    Remove from the heat and finish with the green onion and sesame seeds.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Scallion, 9.0 gr Sesame Seed

    Cookware: large skillet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep raw chicken separate from other ingredients and cook every piece to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry handling
  • potential cross-contamination
  • undercooked chicken
  • hot steam