Skip the bottled sauce and make our teriyaki chicken recipe from scratch with fresh and flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2 in. pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
hot cooked rice, for serving
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast; cook 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
To the skillet, add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, salt and black pepper. Whisk together; increase heat to medium-high. Simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch; pour into the sauce. Whisk into the sauce; cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken back to the skillet; cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle green onion and sesame seeds on chicken. Serve over rice, if desired.