Simple Chicken Teriyaki
Every home chef needs a good Chicken Teriyaki recipe, and this one is super simple. You can get it on the table in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, , sliced into strips or bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, or ¼ tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Set the sauce aside.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sauce into the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and allow the sauce to simmer for about 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the top. Serve alongside your choice of quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice, and your favorite sautéed veggies. You can stash leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
- To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- For extra garnish, sprinkle with sesame seeds or sliced scallions (green onions) for added texture and flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for firm tofu or tempeh.
- This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prepping lunches or dinners ahead of time.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 4g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 4g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.