Teriyaki Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Teriyaki Chicken
Description
The teriyaki chicken is prepared by browning chicken breast cubes in olive oil over medium-high heat to develop color and cook through. A sauce combining soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic is whisked together with cornstarch to thicken.
Once the chicken is nearly cooked, the sauce is added and cooked briefly until it thickens and coats the chicken pieces evenly. The result is a savory and sweet glaze that clings to tender chicken chunks. The use of fresh ginger and garlic provides aromatic flavor contrasting the sweetness.
Serving suggestions include sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor. This dish works as a main course served with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs. chicken breast diced into 1-inch cubes, boneless, skinless
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil toasted
- 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 2 tsp garlic 2 cloves, peeled and minced fresh
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- sesame seeds for serving (optional, chopped
- green onion for serving (optional, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in chicken and let brown on bottom about 3 - 4 minutes then flip and continue to cook until center registers about 160 degrees, about 3 minutes longer.
- While chicken is cooking, in a small mixing bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch.
- Stir the sauce in with the cooked chicken and continue to cook and toss until sauce has thickened, about 30 - 60 seconds longer.
- Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For more flavor, substitute half the water with 2 tablespoons Mirin.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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