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teriyaki chicken recipe

25-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Recipe for Irresistible Weeknight Magic

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A simple and flavorful teriyaki chicken recipe that you can make quickly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Cook chicken until browned.
  4. Mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and simmer.
  6. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into sauce.
  7. Cook until sauce thickens.
  8. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
  • Let sauce thicken slightly before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: teriyaki chicken, easy chicken recipe, Japanese food, homemade teriyaki