teriyaki chicken
A quick and flavorful teriyaki chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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 peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp peesled and minced fresh garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, then flip and cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 3 minutes longer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over cooked chicken and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until the sauce has thickened. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
This teriyaki chicken pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.