Chicken Teriyaki Recipe (Pinoy Version) - Sweet Soy Chicken

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe (Pinoy Version)

Chicken Teriyaki (Pinoy Version) is a Filipino adaptation of the popular Japanese dish. It features tender chicken cooked in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze with garlic and sugar. This dish is simple, flavorful, and perfect to serve with hot steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken thigh or breast, sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
4. Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and water.
5. Simmer for about 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked.
6. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
7. Turn off heat and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Tips

• Use chicken thighs for juicier meat.
• Adjust sugar depending on how sweet you want the sauce.
• Add broccoli or carrots for a healthier version.

Conclusion

This Chicken Teriyaki (Pinoy Version) Recipe is sweet, savory, and easy to prepare. It’s a quick meal that pairs perfectly with rice and is loved by the whole family.