Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, then coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic and ginger, this dish packs bold, savory-sweet flavors in every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a total cooking time of 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy nights. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a touch of freshness, and serve over steamy white rice with your favorite veggies for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for lovers of easy Asian-inspired recipes, this teriyaki chicken is both uncomplicated and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, smooth side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the teriyaki sauce mixture into the same skillet. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the thickened teriyaki sauce over the chicken to evenly glaze the pieces. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to coat the chicken in the sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5096 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.4 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
