Description
Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with tender, juicy chicken. This quick and easy recipe can be made using various cooking methods including stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven-baked options, making it perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to meal prep. The delicious homemade teriyaki sauce caramelizes beautifully, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. Whether served over steamed rice or tossed with noodles and fresh vegetables, this Teriyaki Chicken will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and cook until thickened.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions alongside rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg