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easy teriyaki chicken

This easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe will quickly become a new favorite! In this one-pan dish, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are sautéed in a skillet then coated with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, you can prep the sauce while the chicken is cooking for a 15-minute meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Teriyaki Sauce
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh garlic about 2 cloves
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
For Serving (Optional)
  • as needed sesame seeds and chopped green onions for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add in chicken and let brown on bottom about 3 - 4 minutes then flip and continue to cook until center registers about 160 degrees F, about 3 minutes longer.
  3. While chicken is cooking, in a small mixing bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
  4. Stir the sauce in with the cooked chicken and continue to cook and toss until sauce has thickened, about 30 - 60 seconds longer.
  5. Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this quick and flavorful teriyaki chicken with rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal. It's a perfect weeknight dinner!