Description
Teriyaki Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that harmonizes tender chicken with a sweet and savory marinade, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this quick and easy recipe brings the essence of Japanese cuisine straight to your table. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken to the marinade and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken; pour leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Serve warm over rice or with veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg