Description
Teriyaki chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary delight. With tender chicken coated in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce, this recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or with fresh veggies for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl; stir into the simmering sauce to thicken.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add teriyaki sauce to the cooked chicken; toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg