This Homemade Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. With a simple homemade teriyaki sauce, tender chicken, and a side of steamed rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
- Cooked white rice for serving
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
- Serve the Homemade Teriyaki Chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
