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teriyaki chicken

A delicious homemade teriyaki chicken recipe that's quick and easy to make, perfect for 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
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1.5 Tbsp 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 tsp cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds for serving (optional)
  • 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 chicken and cook until browned on bottom about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 3 minutes longer.
  3. While chicken is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over cooked chicken and stir until thickened, about 30-60 seconds.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.