Teriyaki Chicken the Easy Way

Satisfy your craving for bold, savory-sweet flavors with "Teriyaki Chicken the Easy Way," a fast and foolproof recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs are cooked to golden perfection, then coated in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features a simple cornstarch slurry that thickens the sauce to glossy restaurant-style perfection. Top it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a vibrant finish. Serve this easy teriyaki chicken over fluffy steamed rice or alongside crisp stir-fried veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Dice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar has dissolved. This is your teriyaki sauce base.

Step 3

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry and set it aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low, then pour the teriyaki sauce base over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.

Step 7

Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Stir well to thicken the sauce, allowing it to cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1018.1 grams (1018.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2028

Total Fat 89.80g	115%
Saturated Fat 22.50g	113%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.60g
Cholesterol 742mg	247%
Sodium 5191mg	226%
Total Carbohydrate 112.40g	41%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 93.50g
Protein 190.30g	381%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2279mg	48%

*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: 40.0%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 22.3%