Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken worth skipping takeout for. One pan, 3 ingredients, 15 minutes – tender, glossy, and irresistibly good. The easiest weeknight dinner ever!
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 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: 183 g
| PER SERVING | AVG. QTY* | %DV** |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 217 kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% |
| Fat | 5.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated | 1 g | 5% |
| Unsaturated | 4.1 g | 10% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | 9% |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% |
* 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.
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