Description
Irresistible Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort. With tender, juicy chicken coated in a glossy teriyaki glaze, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The aroma will have your family gathering around the table in anticipation, making every bite an experience to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing green onions.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Marinate chicken breasts in half of the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour remaining teriyaki sauce over chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg