Description
This Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and easy dinner made with tender chicken coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s sweet, savory, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp water to make a slurry. Add it to the skillet and stir well.
- Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve over rice or vegetables as preferred.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts if you prefer them over thighs.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or honey to taste.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
