teriyaki chicken
This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a quick and easy one-pan dish featuring bite-sized chicken pieces sautéed to perfection and coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1.5 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.25 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 2 tsp fresh garlic peeled and minced (about 2 cloves)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken breasts and brown on the bottom for about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until the center reaches about 160°F, approximately 3 more minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken and toss continuously until the sauce thickens, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken warm garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be served with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the sauce according to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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