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Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken in 30 Minutes for Family Nights

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious family favorite, combining sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium optional
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken bite-sized pieces

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, mixing until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir gently. Allow the sauce to bubble and infuse for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve hot, garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped green onions over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Teriyaki Chicken is quick, delicious, and easily customizable to fit your family's tastes.

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