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!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	707.1 grams (707.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1462

Total Fat 73.00g	94%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.40g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 5096mg	222%
Total Carbohydrate 85.70g	31%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 70.40g
Protein 116.60g	233%

Vitamin D 28IU	140%
Calcium 159mg	12%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1536mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 31.8%

Carbs: 23.4%