Description
A delicious honey-glazed teriyaki chicken dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, flipping chicken halfway.
- If using cornstarch, mix it with water to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce to thicken.
- Remove chicken from the pan and slice. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust honey or sugar to taste for sweetness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey glazed teriyaki chicken, easy chicken recipe, homemade teriyaki