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Cheesy Teriyaki Chicken

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @geannedee1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless chicken breast or thigh (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat450 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry90 g
  • cornstarch (for the batter)Pantry60 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • water (for the batter, plus more if needed)Other120 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • water (for the sauce)Other60 ml
  • brown sugarPantry100 g
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • vinegarPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • ginger (minced)Produce15 g
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry12 g
  • green onion (white part only, minced)Produce1 piece
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)Nuts & seeds5 g
  • quickmelt cheese slices (for topping)Dairy4 pieces
  • mozzarella (grated, optional)Dairy100 g
  • cooking oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

645kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
30 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Make the batter

    • In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt and black pepper.
    • Add the egg and water and whisk to a smooth batter, adding a little more water if it is too thick.
    Step 1

  2. Coat the chicken

    • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    • Add the chicken to the batter and mix until every piece is well coated.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
    • Drain on paper towels.
    Step 3

  4. Mix the teriyaki sauce

    • In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch and the white part of the green onion.
    • Stir until the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the sauce

    • Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
    • Cook, stirring, until thickened and glossy.
    Step 5

  6. Coat the chicken in sauce

    • Add the fried chicken to the pan with the sauce.
    • Toss until all the pieces are evenly glazed.
    Step 6

  7. Melt the cheese

    • Top the chicken with the cheese slices and the mozzarella.
    • Cover and cook over low heat until the cheese is fully melted.
    Step 7

  8. Garnish and serve

    • Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    • Serve hot with rice.
    Step 8
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