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20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken

This 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken recipe is quick and easy to make, naturally-sweetened with honey, and so flavorful!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: 30 minute, chicken
Servings: 2 -3 servings

Ingredients

20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or any cooking oil)
  • 1 batch teriyaki sauce (see below)
  • optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds thinly-sliced green onions

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

To Make The 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken:

  • Season the chicken with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.  Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.
  • Meanwhile, as the chicken is cooking, prepare your teriyaki sauce.
  • Once the chicken is ready to go, pour the teriyaki sauce over it, then toss to combine until the chicken is evenly coated.  Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer and thickens.
  • Remove from heat, and serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings if desired.

To Make The Teriyaki Sauce:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until combined.