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Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

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Enjoy a delightful twist on takeout with this Easy Teriyaki Chicken recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can savor tender chicken pieces coated in a homemade sweet teriyaki sauce that rivals your favorite restaurant version. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this versatile dish can be served over fluffy rice, incorporated into colorful stir-fries, or enjoyed in light lettuce wraps. It’s a family-friendly meal that is both nutritious and satisfying, ensuring everyone at the table will love it.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Chopped scallions & sesame seeds (to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water to create the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, pepper, and cornstarch until well-coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken in two batches until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Combine all cooked chicken in the skillet, add the teriyaki sauce, and let it simmer for about one minute until thickened.
  5. Serve immediately over rice or as desired.

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