Description
Chicken Teriyaki is a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish that brings the delightful flavors of sweet and savory together in a quick, easy recipe. Tender pieces of boneless chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection and coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh garlic, and ginger. This dish is versatile enough to serve over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside vibrant vegetables, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Each bite offers an explosion of umami goodness that will please both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the garlic and ginger.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar to make the sauce. Reserve half for glazing later.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the prepared sauce (except reserved) to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve over rice or vegetables, drizzled with reserved sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg