Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
3 teaspoons cornstarch
Sesame seeds for garnish
Chopped green onions for garnish
Rice for serving
Steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
1-Heat: 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2-Add: the cubed chicken breasts and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, draining any excess liquid.
3-While the chicken cooks: whisk together 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional), 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 3 teaspoons cornstarch in a bowl.
4-Once chicken is fully cooked: pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens.
5-Serve: the teriyaki chicken with white or brown rice and steamed vegetables of choice.
6-Garnish: with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
7-Additional sauce can be prepared: to drizzle over the bowl if desired.
Last Step:
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🍴 Use sesame oil and seeds selectively to add authentic flavor and a pleasant crunch.
🔪 Cut chicken into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
🔥 Properly heat oil before adding chicken to achieve a good sear and avoid overcooking for tender meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 214 kcal
- Sugar: 17.6 g
- Sodium: 795 mg
- Fat: 8.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.9 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 29.5 mg