Description
Looking for the best teriyaki chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and healthy perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after a simple dinner idea or a flavorful Asian-inspired dish, this recipe delivers every time. Great for family meals, entertaining, and meal prep. Save this easy teriyaki chicken recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Heat a skillet and cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through.
- Pour teriyaki sauce into skillet and let it simmer.
- Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens.
- Toss chicken until fully coated with sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Grill chicken first for a smoky twist.
- Double sauce if you love extra glaze.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg