30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, North American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 697kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Boneless skinless turkey thighs are seasoned in a basic marinade and pan fried until golden brown and tender. Tossed in a quick homemade sauce, 30 Minute Turkey Teriyaki is a fresh approach to preparing heart-healthy turkey. It's so easy, so fast, and so delicious, so why serve turkey only at Thanksgiving!?

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Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless turkey thighs, cut into one inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, grated
3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

Transfer the turkey pieces to a large food-safe resealable bag.
Next, add the olive oil, 1/4 cup of the soy sauce, half of the minced garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, dried sage, dried oregano, and ground black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk it to combine and pour it into the bag with the turkey.
Close the bag and massage the marinade ingredients into the turkey, being sure to coat every piece. Set it aside and let it rest while you prepare the teriyaki sauce.
Add the water to a sauce pan along with the cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch has dissolved. Next, add 1/2 cup of soy sauce, the brown sugar, honey, remaining minced garlic, and the ginger. Whisk to combine.
Place the sauce pan onto a burner and turn the heat on to medium high. Keep whisking the sauce until it comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the marinated turkey into the skillet and move the turkey around so that the pieces are not piled onto the top of each other. A skillet with a large surface area is ideal!
There’s no need to add oil to the pan, because the marinade already has enough oil in it. Fry the turkey pieces on all sides until browned and cooked through. This will take about 7-10 minutes in total. If unsure, cook the turkey until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
Once the turkey is done, turn the heat down to medium and pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Stir the sauce into the turkey until everything is well combined.
Once the sauce starts to bubble, add the sesame seeds and stir to distribute. Turn off the heat. Pour in the sesame oil and add the parsley. Toss to combine. Plate and serve immediately.

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