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Teriyaki Chicken

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Teriyaki chicken is a flavorful, savory dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and salty homemade teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner, served with steamed rice or vegetables.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Teriyaki Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (low-sodium for lighter version)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Once simmering, reduce to low heat.
  2. Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually add this to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, thickening to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown (internal temperature should be 165°F/74°C).
  4. Glaze the Chicken: Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and coat the chicken.
  5. Serve: Remove chicken from skillet and place on a platter. Drizzle the remaining teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • For spicier chicken, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • For a citrus twist, add orange juice to the sauce and swap sesame oil for olive oil.
  • Use skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness, or grill the chicken for a lighter version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat with a splash of water or broth.

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