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Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Delicious Teriyaki Chicken Recipe That Whips Up in Minutes

This Teriyaki Chicken Recipe is a quick and easy dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it a must-try for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce Low-sodium optional
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar Substitute with agave syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar works in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger Substitute with ground ginger if fresh is not available
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Thickening the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Substitute with arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil Olive oil can substitute
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, ginger, and garlic until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, stirring gently to coat. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the sauce to warm and infuse the flavors.
  4. Lower the heat and mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this to the skillet and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients elevate the flavor of the sauce. You can marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for a few hours prior for enhanced flavor.

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