Description
Teriyaki chicken is a beloved dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a staple in Asian cuisine. This easy homemade recipe features tender pieces of chicken marinated in a luscious teriyaki sauce, delivering an irresistible taste that everyone will love. Perfectly versatile, you can serve it over fluffy rice, in wraps, or alongside fresh salads. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious meal, ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Pour in leftover marinade and simmer for an additional 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with garnishes like sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
This recipe works well with other proteins like beef or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of teriyaki chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg