Description
Teriyaki chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries sweet and savory flavors in just a few simple steps. With tender chicken coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, this recipe brings the essence of Japanese cuisine right to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a delightful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add the remaining marinade to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or mixed vegetables. - Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving for added flavor and texture.