20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
8 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or any cooking oil)
- 1 batch teriyaki sauce (see below)
- optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, thinly-sliced green onions
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Preparation
Step 1
To Make The 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken:
Step 2
Season the chicken with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large saute pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.
Step 4
Meanwhile, as the chicken is cooking, prepare your teriyaki sauce.
Step 5
Once the chicken is ready to go, pour the teriyaki sauce over it, then toss to combine until the chicken is evenly coated. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer and thickens.
Step 6
Remove from heat, and serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings if desired.
Step 7
To Make The Teriyaki Sauce:
Step 8
Whisk all ingredients together until combined.
Step 9
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