Teriyaki Chicken

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe will quickly become a new favorite! In this one pan recipe, bite size chicken breasts pieces are sautéed in a skillet then coated with an easy and delicious teriyaki sauce. To make this a 15 minute recipe prep the sauce mixture while the chicken is cooking.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.93 stars (143 reviews)

Keywords

Teriayki Chicken

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, (diced into 1-inch cubes)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water*
2 Tbsp honey
1 1/2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh garlic ((2 cloves))
2 tsp cornstarch
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, (for serving (optional))

Cuisine

Japanese

Steps

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add in chicken and let brown on bottom about 3 - 4 minutes then flip and continue to cook until center registers about 160 degrees, about 3 minutes longer.
While chicken is cooking, in a small mixing bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch.
Stir the sauce in with the cooked chicken and continue to cook and toss until sauce has thickened, about 30 - 60 seconds longer. 
Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 258 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Sodium: 698 mg
Sugar: 13 g

Reviews

Teresa on 2026-05-28 (5 stars):
I tripled the recipe and it turned out great. I served it with rice abd broccoli. Will be making again soon
Antonia Warren on 2026-04-26 (5 stars):
Did this for my family of 8 and it was fantastic. My husband absolutely raved about it and I got all 4 of my kids to eat it
Matt on 2026-01-17 (5 stars):
I’ve made this recipe, exactly as printed, making sure I used heaping teaspoons of fresh grated ginger and fresh grated garlic. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs as well. This recipe is a definite “keeper” served over jasmine rice.
Amanda on 2025-12-23 (5 stars):
Delicious!! I needed a quick dinner and this was perfect. It’s even picky toddler approved!
Emily on 2025-12-01 (5 stars):
my mom makes teriyaki chicken too and I love teriyaki sauce. also this looks so yummy hope you have a good day!
Fiona on 2025-10-28 (5 stars):
Tasted delicious! My substitutions: * half mirin, half water * olive oil -> canola oil * honey -> 2 Tbsp brown sugar Works well with rice. Still looking for a noodle dish that will compliment it
Theresa on 2025-09-16 (5 stars):
Absolutely perfect recipe! I have tried other teriyaki recipes and my family hasn't been a fan. I convinced them that this was going to be the one and they were so happy we tried it. Lol! Just delicious! Perfect! Thanks for posting!