Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Tender bites of meat coated in a sweet, silky homemade sauce. No marinating required!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch divided
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger see note
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
- green onions and sesame seeds optional for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, toss briefly to coat, and set aside.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Whisk until smooth and set aside.1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tablespoons honey, 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon apple cider or rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic
- Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot and rippling. Add chicken pieces and cook for about 1 minute on each side, just until the outside edges are golden. The chicken should not be cooked all the way through. Remove pieces to a plate and set aside.2 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
- Lower the heat to medium, pour in the sauce, and bring it to a simmer. Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm over rice garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, as desired. Enjoy!green onions and sesame seeds
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Notes
- Ginger: Fresh minced or grated ginger works great, but I usually use frozen cubes of crushed ginger, because they are so darn convenient! I buy Dorot brand, and use 2 cubes for this recipe, which is equivalent to about 2 teaspoons of the fresh grated stuff. Look for the cubes in the freezer section near frozen veggies.
- Prep Work: This comes together really quickly, so it’s helpful to mix together the sauce ingredients before starting the chicken. Otherwise, you risk overcooking the chicken while you measure and mix up the sauce.
- Leftovers: Keep well for 3-4 days and make a great reheated lunch.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 234 kcal, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 73 mg, Sodium: 666 mg, Potassium: 468 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 34 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 17 mg, Iron: 1 mg