Teriyaki Chicken
This fast and flavorful teriyaki chicken is coated in a sticky homemade sauce and ready in just 25 minutes. A family favorite that's perfect for any weeknight.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- - ⅓ cup soy sauce
- - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce optional
- - ¼ cup brown sugar
- - 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- - 1 tsp garlic minced
- - 1 tsp sesame oil
- - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
- - ½ tbsp cornstarch
- - Sesame seeds optional
- - Chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into cubes. Pat dry.
- Sear chicken in oil until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk sauce ingredients together.
- Add sauce to pan and stir. Simmer until thickened, 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Double sauce for a more generous glaze.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Double sauce for a more generous glaze.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days.