Description
Delight in the rich flavors of this homemade Teriyaki Chicken, a dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. With tender chicken marinated in a sweet-savory sauce, it’s an irresistible meal that pairs beautifully with rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Make sauce: Remove chicken; add reserved marinade to the pan and simmer until thickened.
- 4. Serve: Slice chicken, toss in the sauce, and serve warm over rice or veggies.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg