Homemade Teriyaki Chicken

Experience the delicious flavors of this homemade teriyaki chicken dish. Enjoy tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. The chicken is stir-fried to perfection and glazed with a delectable teriyaki sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that pairs perfectly with hot rice.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Homemade Teriyaki Chicken
1 ½	lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin pieces
¾	cup water
½	cup soy sauce
	brown sugar (use ¾-1 cup, adjust as per sweetness preference)
¼	teaspoon garlic powder
⅛	teaspoon ground ginger
½	tablespoon cornstarch
1	tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

• Preparation and Cooking Instructions

  1. Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well mixed.
  3. Marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for 2-3 hours, turning it once.
  4. Stir cornstarch into the remaining sauce and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the mixture boils and thickens slightly. Cool the mixture to room temperature.
  5. Drain the marinade off the chicken, reserving 2 tbsp of the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Stir-fry the chicken in vegetable oil until it is almost done.
  7. Add the reserved 2 tbsp of marinade and continue stir-frying until the chicken is fully cooked and glazed.
  8. Serve the teriyaki chicken over hot rice with the cooled teriyaki sauce.

Aug 12, 2024