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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

This Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe features succulent chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the Garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Making the Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining
  1. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
  2. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  2. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a thicker sauce, increase the cornstarch slightly or let it simmer longer. Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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