Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
This Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe is ready in 25 minutes and made from scratch with juicy chicken and a flavorful homemade sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite sized pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 4 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons corn syrup or honey
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the sauce ingredients: apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Drizzle in a little more oil if needed, then add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Give the sauce mixture a quick stir, then pour it into the pan. Whisk until the sauce thickens—it won’t take long. Add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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- Make extra sauce! I like to make this teriyaki sauce in bulk, freeze it and scoop from it to add to various dishes when I need it.
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- Don’t skip the fresh garlic and ginger unless you absolutely have to, they add so much fresh flavor!
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- You can double this recipe and portion it out for lunches. It reheats beautifully!
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions!
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