Chicken Teriyaki (30-Min Homemade Sauce)
Chicken Teriyaki with a 30-Minute Homemade Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine right to your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, creating an irresistible meal perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight dinner. In just 30 minutes, you can serve this delightful dish alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the green onions and mincing the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety. - Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.