Kid Pleasin Teriyaki Chicken
Perfectly sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible, Kid Pleasin' Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate family-friendly dinner recipe that’s sure to win over even the pickiest eaters. Made with tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs cooked in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and a touch of garlic and ginger, this dish balances flavors beautifully. The quick and easy 15-minute prep time combined with its skillet-cooked simplicity makes it ideal for busy weeknights. Served over fluffy steamed rice or noodles and optionally garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 25 minutes. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this teriyaki chicken is a surefire hit for bringing the family together at the dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to make the teriyaki sauce. Stir well to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth. This will be used to thicken the sauce later.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry (the mixture of cornstarch and water) and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken for garnish.
Serve the teriyaki chicken hot, over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 5027 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.9 g | ||
| Protein | 131.4 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1725 mg | 37% | |
*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.
