Chicken Teriyaki
Teriyaki Chicken is always the answer to what should we eat tonight! It's savory, tangy, with a hint of sweet and tons of flavor. The best part - it's all ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch pieces. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat if over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and season with pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Fry the chicken until golden and almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Pour the teriyaki sauce over chicken and simmer until the chicken is cooked through for more 5 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Enjoy: Serve over rice with steamed broccoli.
Notes
This chicken teriyaki recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. The sauce can be stored separately in the fridge and should last for 1 week.
If you’d like to freeze your cooked chicken just freeze in an airtight container. Just allow to thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to eat. The sauce can be frozen indefinitely – perfect for other dishes in the future!
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.4mg