Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Made with minimal ingredients and a blend of savory and sweet flavors.
Servings: 4
Calories: 213kcal
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 large skillet or braiser
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by cutting the 1 pound chicken breasts into 1-inch bite size pieces and adding them to a large bowl.
- Add the ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken in the seasonings. Add the 3 tablespoons cornstarch and gently toss the seasoned chicken to coat it fully. Set aside.
- Using a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat, add the 3 tablespoons oil and allow it to heat for a few minutes. Add the prepared chicken to the hot pan being careful not to crowd the pan. Allow the chicken to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Using a pair of tongs, flip each piece to the opposite side and allow it to continue cooking for another 3 minutes. The chicken should be golden brown and fully cooked at 165 degrees F.
- Use the tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate, while you continue cooking the rest of the chicken using the same process.
- Once done cooking all of the chicken pieces, add them back to the skillet and pour in the ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce.
- Stir the sauce and chicken to combine. Allow it to heat for about 2 to 3 minutes, the sauce will thicken as it cooks.
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Notes
- Make homemade sauce using soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Try making a teriyaki chicken bowl by serving it over white rice, or brown rice, and adding your favorite vegetables.
- Marinate the chicken in some additional teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes before tossing it in cornstarch. This will add more savory sauce flavor to the chicken.
- Try to cut the chicken into even size pieces to ensure the chicken cooks evenly.
- For a more spicy flavor, add some red pepper flakes along with the sauce.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it will dry out and try not to crown the pan while cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
