Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
Description
This Lemon Teriyaki Chicken recipe starts with chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness and pan-seared until cooked through. The accompanying sauce is prepared by boiling together sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and honey, then thickened with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a smooth, clingy glaze. The lemon juice brightens the classic teriyaki profile, adding fresh acidity and balancing the sweet and salty components.
The resulting dish features tender chicken coated with a flavorful sauce that enhances the meat without overpowering it. It is commonly served over rice or alongside vegetables to complete the meal. Optionally, sesame seeds can be sprinkled on top for subtle nuttiness and visual appeal.
Adding crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce provides a spicy kick for those who prefer heat. Adjust seasoning to taste accordingly.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even thickness, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- lemon juice juice of 1 medium lemon
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water cold
Instructions
- Grease a large pan or skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in your skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add sugar, 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and honey to a medium sauce pan. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir together corn starch and water, add to sauce and stir until thickened.
- Serve chicken over rice and/or with your favorite veggies and top with lemon teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce to introduce a spicy flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 943mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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