Chicken Teriyaki
A homemade Chicken Teriyaki that blends sweet, salty, and umami flavors for a delicious comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create a luscious teriyaki sauce.
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over rice or noodles, drizzled with teriyaki sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Serve over white rice or lo mein noodles, pair with steamed broccoli or sautéed bok choy. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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