Easy Teriyaki Chicken is a nice meal to quickly put together. It is loved by many because of it’s wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The teriyaki sauce is made with soy sauce, garlic and sugar. This gives it a unique taste that is hard to resist. The chicken is tender and juicy, making it a mouthwatering dish that is enjoyed by so many.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Easy Teriyaki Chicken?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Olive Oil
- Chicken
- Low sodium or amino soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Chicken broth
- Sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Broccoli
- Green onion, finely diced for garnish, if desired
- Cornstarch added to a teaspoon of water if you want it thicker
How Do I Make Easy Teriyaki Chicken?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Place the oil into a large skillet. Cook the chicken on all sides until lightly browned.
- In a small bowl place the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, broth, sesame oil and garlic. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and allow the sauce to thicken up.
- If the sauce is not thick enough add the cornstarch and water.
- Next add the steamed broccoli.
- Enjoy over a bed of rice.
Tips and Tricks for Easy Teriyaki Chicken?
- This teriyaki chicken can be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, or even chicken tenders.
- You can use sliced whole chicken pieces or cubed chicken.
- Cubed chicken usually makes for more evenly cooked chicken.
- Whole chicken pieces usually make for a prettier presentation.
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Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Teriyaki Chicken is so delicious, and versatile. I love making it on those day that I am busy because it is quick and delicious.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 pounds of chicken, cut into bite size pieces or 1 1/2" pieces
- 1/4 cup low sodium or amino soy sauce
- 2-3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3-4 cups steamed broccoli
- 1 green onion, finely diced for garnish, if desired
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch added to a teaspoon of water if you want it thicker
Instructions
- Place the oil into a large skillet, over medium heat. Cook the chicken on all sides until lightly browned.
- In a small bowl place the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, broth, sesame oil and garlic. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and allow the sauce to thicken up. About 2-3 minutes.
- If the sauce is not thick enough add the cornstarch and water.
- Next add the steamed broccoli.
- Enjoy over a bed of rice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 672Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 160mgSodium 3847mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 16gSugar 15gProtein 57g