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teriyaki chicken

This delicious teriyaki chicken is quick to make and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1.5 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • optional Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ginger and garlic. Adjust the sweetness or saltiness by modifying honey or soy sauce quantities.