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homemade teriyaki chicken

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe will quickly become a new favorite! In this one pan recipe, bite-sized chicken breast pieces are sautéed in a skillet then coated with an easy and delicious teriyaki sauce. Perfect recipe for busy weeknights!
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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 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 peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh garlic (2 cloves)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 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, 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 delicious Homemade Teriyaki Chicken over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.