Name: Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients: 1½ pounds chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; ¼ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup water; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; Cooked rice, for serving; 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

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This easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe features juicy chicken coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Ready in just 25 minutes, this better-than-takeout dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family-friendly meals served over rice or noodles.

Author: Catherine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner / Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired

Ingredients

1½ pounds chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Cooked rice, for serving
1 tablespoon cooking oil

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Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and lightly season with salt and black pepper if desired.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Simmer for 2–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens into a glossy coating.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles with steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay extra juicy and flavorful, but chicken breasts work well too.Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness if preferred.Add broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for a complete one-pan meal.For a spicy version, stir in sriracha or red pepper flakes.Pineapple chunks add a delicious sweet tropical flavor.This recipe is excellent for meal prep and reheats beautifully.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/easy-teriyaki-chicken/