Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that features tender chicken pieces glazed in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete meal that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger root, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and let simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, drizzling with additional sauce as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg