Description
Teriyaki Chicken is a delectable dish that seamlessly blends sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal meal for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this easy teriyaki chicken recipe will impress everyone at the table. With versatile cooking methods including stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, and oven-baked options, this recipe caters to all culinary preferences. The crowning glory is its luscious caramelized sauce that elevates the chicken to new heights of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg