Description
This Quick & Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts sautéed to perfection and coated in a flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal to satisfy your craving for a savory, sweet dish without the fuss.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or more brown sugar)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season the cubed chicken with salt and black pepper to enhance its natural flavor and prepare it for cooking.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 3-4 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is almost cooked through with a light golden sear.
- Prepare Sauce Base: While the chicken cooks, combine 1 cup water, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk continuously and heat until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water until smooth. Add this slurry to the saucepan and whisk to combine. Continue heating over medium heat until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the thickened teriyaki sauce over the sautéed chicken in the skillet. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking and the sauce to reduce slightly, coating the chicken beautifully.
- Serve: Transfer the teriyaki chicken to plates and drizzle with any extra sauce from the skillet. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious, quick meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or brown sugar according to taste.
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for a complete meal.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a fulfilling dinner.
