Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - Sweet & Savory in 30 Minutes (Print Version)
Easy teriyaki chicken recipe with homemade sauce that's sticky, sweet, and savory. Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients you probably have!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Japanese
Dietary: Gluten-free option available
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
02 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Teriyaki Sauce
03 -
1/2 cup soy sauce
04 -
1/4 cup brown sugar
05 -
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Garnish & Toppings
08 -
2 green onions, sliced
09 -
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 -
Steamed rice for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Cut into bite-sized pieces or leave whole.
02 -
Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic in a bowl until combined.
03 -
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
04 -
Pour teriyaki sauce over the chicken and watch it start bubbling immediately.
05 -
Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
06 -
Once sauce coats chicken with a glossy glaze and chicken is cooked through, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
Fresh ginger makes a huge difference over powdered—don't skip it!
02 -
This keeps in the fridge for 4 days and tastes even better the next day.
03 -
Make extra sauce and use it on vegetables or salmon throughout the week.
04 -
If sauce gets too thick while cooking, just add a splash of water to thin it out.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet or wok
02 -
whisk
03 -
measuring cups
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 285
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 18g
Protein: 28g