Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Homemade Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the savory and sweet flavors of Japan right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables for a complete dinner that everyone will love. With its customizable ingredients and beginner-friendly steps, you’ll have a delicious teriyaki chicken ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture 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; pour into the pan while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg