Description
A quick and delicious Teriyaki Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. This skillet-cooked dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner and can be served with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to form a smooth slurry. Stir this into the teriyaki sauce mixture thoroughly to help thicken the sauce later.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer to Thicken: Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken and sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, transfer the teriyaki chicken to a serving dish, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
- Enjoy: Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, ideally with steamed rice or your favorite cooked vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts based on preference.
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey and brown sugar to your taste.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Make sure to cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
