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Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade

A quick and delicious chicken teriyaki recipe with a homemade marinade that brings out the best flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
  2. Reserve half of the marinade for later use.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  2. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the used marinade.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Slice the cooked chicken and drizzle with the reserved marinade.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.

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