Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful, quick-to-make dish that brings the delightful taste of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender chicken pieces enveloped in a glossy, homemade teriyaki sauce, this recipe combines sweet and savory notes for a satisfying meal any night of the week. Perfect for beginners, it requires minimal ingredients and just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles alongside vibrant vegetables to create a wholesome and delicious feast that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce (soy sauce, honey, vinegar, water, ginger, garlic) over the chicken and stir to coat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the skillet while stirring continuously until sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg