Description
Teriyaki Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, creating a glossy glaze that’s impossible to resist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, serve it over fluffy rice or alongside colorful vegetables for a complete meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken and half of the sauce in a resealable bag; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Add more sauce: Pour remaining teriyaki sauce over chicken; simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Plate with steamed rice or veggies, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1068mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 73mg