Description
This easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s both savory and sweet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice and steamed vegetables. Discover how to make this flavorful meal in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
For Garnish:
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the sauce mixture and stir well.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
You can make the teriyaki sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 250 kcal per serving
