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Easy Teriyaki chicken

Sweet and sticky Teriyaki Chicken in homemade Teriyaki sauce is the perfect easy dinner recipe served with rice and a simple cucumber salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese , American

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1-2 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce (I prefer using low-sodium soy sauce)
  • ¼ cup Sake/Mirin (optional, replace with water)
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp crushed fresh ginger
  • sesame seeds to serve

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
  2. Pat the chicken breast pieces dry with paper towels.
  3. Add the sesame oil to the pan followed by the chicken. Brown the chicken well on all sides then remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Combine the remaining ingredients except for the sesame seeds. Pour into the pan.
  5. Allow the sauce to come to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken then add the chicken and its resting juices back into the pan.
  6. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is sticky and coating the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1767mg (74%) Potassium 524mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 38IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1767mg 74%
Potassium 524mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 38IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.