Description
This quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe is a flavorful dish that can be whipped up in no time. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir into the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- You can double the sauce for extra flavor.
- For a quicker option, use store-bought teriyaki sauce.
- This recipe is versatile and can be made with tofu or shrimp as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
