Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
Discover the easiest recipe for Chicken Teriyaki with a rich homemade marinade that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce over rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken thighs for easier eating.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Recipe, Weeknight Dinner