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Teriyaki Chicken
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Teriyaki Chicken

A quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe with a sweet and savory caramelized sauce! Includes instructions for stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, and oven-baked options.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions

Instructions

Stovetop Method:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until it thickens and bubbles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or noodles and steamed vegetables.
  • Other Cooking Options

Slow Cooker:

  • Place unsliced chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken, slice or shred it, and set aside.
  • Strain the sauce into a pan and cook on the stove until it thickens.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss, and serve.

Instant Pot:

  • Place unsliced chicken in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
  • Whisk together all sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
  • Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Follow the manual's release procedure.
  • Remove the chicken and slice or shred it.
  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, cook the sauce until thickened, then add back the chicken.
  • Garnish and serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Oven-Baked:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
  • In a pan, heat the teriyaki sauce ingredients until thickened and bubbling.
  • Brush the chicken with sauce, bake for 15 minutes, flip, brush again, and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Pour remaining sauce over the chicken, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Thicker Sauce: If the sauce isn’t thick enough, simmer it longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water).
Vegetable Additions: Try adding bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with steamed rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.