teriyaki chicken
A quick and easy homemade teriyaki chicken recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional Garnishes
- sesame seeds
- green onions chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger for the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
This teriyaki chicken is delicious served with steamed white or brown rice and your favorite stir-fried vegetables.