Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken worth skipping takeout for. One pan, 3 ingredients, 15 minutes – tender, glossy, and irresistibly good. The easiest weeknight dinner ever!

Prep:5

Cook:10

Total:15

Servings:4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Knife
Cutting Board
Measuring Spoons
Spatula

Ingredients

Medium Chicken Breast (boneless skinless) 3 pc
Teriyaki Sauce (homemade or store-bought) ¾ cup
Neutral Oil (canola or vegetable) 1 tbsp
Sesame Seeds (optional, for garnish) 2 tsp
Green Onion (optional, for garnish) 2 tbsp

Instructions

Pat-dry the chicken breast very well with paper towels (this helps it brown instead of steaming). Slice into even bite-size 1½ inches (3-4 cm) pieces.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add neutral oil. When hot, add the chicken in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes without moving until lightly browned. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until the chicken is golden and mostly cooked through.
Lower heat to medium, pour the teriyaki sauce, and scrape up any browned bits. Stir regularly and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the chicken evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds or green onion if desired.

Notes

Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels before cooking – moisture stops it from browning properly and weakens the flavor.
Keep the pieces even. Cut the chicken into similar-sized 1½ inches (3-4 cm) pieces so they cook evenly and stay juicy.
Don't overcrowd the skillet. If the pieces are too close together, cook the chicken in two batches instead.
Check the sauce thickness. The sauce is ready when you can drag a spoon across the skillet and the trail stays clear for about 1 second before flowing back. If it's too thick, add 1-3 tbsp water to loosen it. If it's too thin, simmer for another 30-60 seconds while stirring. If it’s still thin, mix ½ tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water, stir it in, and simmer 20-30 seconds until glossy.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: approx.

183 g

PER SERVING

AVG. QTY*

%DV**

Calories

217

kcal

Protein

31.8

Fat

5.1

- Saturated

- Unsaturated

4.1

Carbohydrate

8.4

- Dietary Fiber

0.1

- Sugars

7.7

Sodium

918

Cholesterol

* Nutritional values are approximate and provided for general guidance only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and exact quantities used.

** Percent Daily Values are calculated based on a standard 2,000-calorie daily diet. Individual nutritional needs may differ depending on personal calorie requirements.