Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This Teriyaki Chicken Recipe folds tender bites of chicken into a thick, homemade teriyaki sauce for a savory and flavorful dish. Serve it with white rice and broccoli for a takeout-worthy dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into ¾ -inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- sesame seeds for garnish
- rice and steamed broccoli for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, light brown sugar, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Stir the mixture well and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. Continue to cook the sauce until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes. If desired, add more water to achieve a thinner sauce consistency.
Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the thickened teriyaki sauce until well coated.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken over rice and steamed broccoli.
- Garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1356mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
