Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Easy Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious stir-fry recipe featuring juicy, tender chicken breast with a flavorful sauce.
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
Oil Blend
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce
- 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/2 cup water
Garnish
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Jasmine rice and broccoli for serving
Instructions
- Toss the baking soda, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with the chicken pieces and set aside for 10-30 minutes to marinate.
- Blend the sesame oil and vegetable together and set aside for later use.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the ginger, garlic, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and water. Set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet over high heat and add the oil blend. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for 1 minute on the other side. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet. Add more oil as needed.
- Once all of the chicken is seared and golden brown, add the sauce mixture to the pan. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. The chicken will register 165 ℉ on a thermometer.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve with broccoli and jasmine rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 315kcal