Description
Experience the delicious flavors of Teriyaki Chicken with this quick and easy recipe that brings Asian-inspired cuisine right to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can savor tender chicken pieces coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce that perfectly balances sweetness and umami. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, pairing beautifully with rice and a variety of vegetables. With its kid-friendly flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 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 (avocado oil or canola oil)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
- black pepper (to taste)
- cooked rice (for serving)
- chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with black pepper and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg