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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 407.1 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 40.6 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița