Description
Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the delightful taste of Asian cuisine to your dinner table. With tender chicken pieces marinated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce made from scratch, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or fresh vegetables, ensuring a well-rounded dining experience that your family and friends will love. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a novice cook, this Easy Chicken Teriyaki will become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, bring the remaining marinade to a boil and thicken it for about 3-5 minutes.
- Drizzle the thickened sauce over the cooked chicken and serve.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight if possible.
You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp; adjust marinating times accordingly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg