Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade: A Flavorful Homemade Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for Chicken Teriyaki using a homemade marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and set aside. Pour marinade into a saucepan.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the saucepan.
- Bring the marinade to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then pour sauce over the chicken.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Pair with steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken, Marinade, Homemade, Recipe