Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This fast and flavorful teriyaki chicken recipe features tender chicken coated in a sticky homemade sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
For the Sauce
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic from about 2 medium cloves
To Thicken
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds for a little crunch
- Chopped green onions for color and fresh bite
Instructions
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm until glossy.
- Add the chicken in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until no longer pink.
- While chicken cooks, whisk soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Cook for another 30–60 seconds, stirring, until sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Remove from heat. Serve hot with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for more flavor and tenderness. To make gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. Reduce honey or sugar for a less sweet glaze, and adjust cornstarch to control sauce thickness. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Calories | 258 | |
| Calories from Fat | 63 | |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Sugar | 13g | 14% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |