Name: Chicken Teriyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon oil; cooked rice and vegetables for serving ((we like broccoli))

Long live easy yet totally delicious weeknight meals likeChicken Teriyaki. This is a super simple chicken dinner that is made with a homemade teriyaki sauce and is full of flavor.

There are a lot of things to love about chicken teriyaki. This recipe is versatile and can be served in a variety of ways. It is not only easy but uses simple ingredients that are pantry staples and the flavor is the best teriyaki chicken you have ever tasted. Are you convinced yet?!

teriyaki chicken pieces on a dinner plate

Makingchicken teriyakitruly only takes about 15 minutes and is agreat recipe to use when you are short on time. I usually serve this chicken overricebut it is also really good over a salad too. It can also be used instir-fry, on a salad or in awrap. So many options. Plus, it makes for the yummiest leftovers.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe:

Made in 15 minutes!
Made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and fridge.
Makes great leftovers!
Versatile and can be served in a number of ways.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breast:these are so easy to work with, you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you have them on hand (I love this recipe with chicken thighs!)
Cornstarch:this helps the sauce to thicken and stick to the chicken
Brown sugar:just a touch of sweet to go with the savory
Soy sauce:add color, saltiness, and lots of flavor, feel free to use less-sodium soy sauce or a soy sauce substitute like coconut aminos if you need to
Honey:you don’t need much but I like to add a little, I think it helps with the texture of the sauce
Garlic and ground ginger: two of the flavors going into the sauce, classics
Cooked rice and vegetables for serving:these are what round out the meal

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Instructions

Cutthe chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Mixcold water and cornstarch and whisk with a fork to combine well.
Whiskthe brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ground ginger in the bowl with the cornstarch.
Heata large skillet to medium heat and add oil to the pan.
Add the chickenandcook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Whiskthe sauce together again and then add it to the pan with a chicken.
Stiruntil the sauce thickens.
Serveover rice and vegetables.

top view of teriyaki chicken pieces on a dinner plate

How do I thicken teriyaki sauce?

If the homemade teriyaki sauce is too thin, the easiest way to thicken it up is to add cornstarch and a bit of water to the sauce. Whisk together and slowly add more if needed.

How long does homemade teriyaki last?

Homemade teriyaki will last in the fridge for about a week when properly stored in an airtight container.

What chicken should I use for chicken teriyaki?

You can use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Thighs tend to be juicier and won’t dry out very much. If you use chicken breasts I suggest pounding each piece out so they are about the same thickness and cook at a more even rate.