Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Japan into your home kitchen in just 30 minutes. Featuring succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Enjoy it over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside a variety of colorful vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour in the prepared teriyaki sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the skillet while stirring constantly to thicken the sauce for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg