Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade teriyaki chicken with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves, minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Chicken – Rinse chicken breasts under cold water, pat completely dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and pepper
- Step 2: Make Sauce – In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves. Reserve half for later use
- Step 3: Cook Chicken – Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Step 4: Add Sauce – Pour reserved teriyaki sauce over cooked chicken and simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken
- Step 5: Serve – Slice chicken into strips if desired and serve immediately, drizzled with extra sauce from pan
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and prevent dry spots
- Don’t move chicken while cooking – let it develop a golden crust before flipping once
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for food safety
- Let sauce simmer until it coats the back of a spoon for perfect consistency
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
Keywords: homemade teriyaki chicken, teriyaki chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Asian chicken, quick chicken recipe