Description
Experience the delightful taste of Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken: A Beginner’s Guide, perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. This dish features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce made from wholesome ingredients like soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the sweetness to suit your palate. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan while stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg