Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Teriyaki Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken pieces enveloped in a homemade teriyaki sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile—serve it over fluffy rice, alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables, or with colorful salads for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with black pepper and cook until browned and cooked through (about 7–10 minutes).
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken over warm cooked rice and garnish with optional green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg