Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes

This easy recipe for Teriyaki Chicken is a simple Asian-inspired dinner that can replace your Chinese takeout any night of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into same sized cubes; thighs also work
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce for gluten free use, tamari or coconut aminos
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar also work

For the Teriyaki Sauce

4 tsp cornstarch
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¾ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them inside a large Ziplock bag. Set aside.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Mix the soy sauce, water, sugar, and rice wine vinegar together.
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Add the marinade to the Ziplock bag and coat the chicken completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Meanwhile, mix 4 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and set aside.
4 tsp cornstarch
In a small saucepan stir the soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, and ground ginger together.
¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¾ cup water, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp garlic powder
Use a whisk to mix together the ingredients and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
Add cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly until fully combined and thickened.
Heat chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat. Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking; otherwise the chicken will steam rather than sear.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over all the chicken (reserving some sauce for serving) and cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Properly cooked chicken should read 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds.
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Serve over rice or with your favorite veggies, with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.

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