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Teriyaki Chicken {Easy 15 Minute Recipe}

Teriyaki Chicken {Easy 15 Minute Recipe}

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is an easy 15-minute dish that combines sautéed chicken with a delicious teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup water can use 2 tablespoon water and 2 tablespoon Mirin for more flavor
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh garlic about 2 cloves
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in chicken and let brown on bottom about 3 - 4 minutes then flip and continue to cook until center registers about 160 degrees, about 3 minutes longer.
  • While chicken is cooking, in a small mixing bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch.
  • Stir the sauce in with the cooked chicken and continue to cook and toss until sauce has thickened, about 30 - 60 seconds longer.
  • Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Recipe inspired by Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword 15-Minute Recipe, easy recipe, one-pan meal, Quick Dinner, Teriyaki Chicken
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