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Easy Teriyaki Chicken – 20 Minute Ultimate Flavor Guide


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Easy Teriyaki Chicken made with juicy diced chicken breast and a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound diced chicken breasts

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 cups white rice

2 cups steamed broccoli


Instructions

1. Season diced chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.

3. Whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a bowl.

4. Pour sauce into skillet and reduce heat to low.

5. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.

6. Serve warm over rice with steamed broccoli.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

Add vegetables like bell peppers for variation.

Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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