Chicken Teriyaki
This Chicken Teriyaki recipe is sweet, savory, and perfectly glazed! This homemade version is quick to make and tastes even better than takeout! Ready in just 25 minutes and made with simple pantry ingredients.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Water
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- 2 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Sesame Oil
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic minced (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic)
- 1 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- Sesame Seeds optional (for serving)
- Chopped Green Onions optional (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the diced chicken and let it cook to brown for about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side of the chicken for 3-4 more minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch until combined.
- Stir the sauce into the skillet with the chicken and cook for approximately 60-90 seconds until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
- Serve warm topped with the green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skip the Cornstarch - It gives the sauce that glossy, restaurant-style finish and helps to thicken the sauce.
- Meal Prep Friendly - This is the perfect meal to meal prep for lunches or for busy weeknights.
- Make it Gluten-Free - Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken - Add pineapple chunks for a sweet tropical twist.
- Vegetable Teriyaki - Toss in broccoli, carrots, or snap peas with the chicken pieces for a complete meal idea.
- Grilled Chicken Teriyaki - Marinate chicken in sauce for 30 minutes, then grill for smoky flavor.
- Add Spice - A little sriracha or chili flakes add a nice kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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