Simple Chicken Teriyaki Our Way
This easy Chicken Teriyaki recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and cooked to perfection.
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 Fresh ginger minced
- 2 tsp Fresh garlic minced (about 2 cloves)
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- optional Sesame seeds for garnish
- optional Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook, browning on the bottom for 3-4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until chicken reaches 160 degrees F (about 3 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
- Pour sauce over chicken and cook, stirring until sauce thickens (about 30-60 seconds).
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Notes
Serve this delicious chicken teriyaki with rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.