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teriyaki chicken

A quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe 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
  • 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 chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  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 the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Cook for another 30 to 60 seconds until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

A family favorite! Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.