Teriyaki Chicken Recipe 🍗
A quick, flavorful dinner with tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For serving
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Steamed broccoli or other vegetables
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, water, and cornstarch.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with a little salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet.
- Simmer: Cook for 2–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Finish and serve: Slice the chicken and spoon the extra sauce over it. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tip: Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
Serve over rice with steamed broccoli for an easy complete meal.
