Teriyaki Chicken
Indulge in the mouthwatering taste of homemade teriyaki chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken with a glossy, sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe captures the essence of umami while being quick and easy to prepare. Serve it over fluffy rice or vibrant veggies for a meal that will impress your family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes (overnight for enhanced flavor).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken with the marinade for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in toasted sesame seeds during the last minute of cooking.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Pair with rice or steamed veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz teriyaki chicken
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg