Quick and Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Indulge in this quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish can be prepared using stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven-baked methods to suit your cooking preference. Serve it with rice, noodles, or a medley of steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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