Teriyaki Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
TeriyakiChicken boasts crispy white meat and veggies smothered in a homemadeteriyaki sauce. All the Japanese flavors you love, ready in less than30 minutes!
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Keyword:
Teriyaki Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boiled or shredded - or use rotiserrie chicken
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water cold
Instructions
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Boil the chicken breasts, for about 10-15 minutes.
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In the meantime, place a medium saucepan over medium heat and combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir and bring to a simmer.
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In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup water and whisk until fully dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan.
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Heat the sauce and stir until it thickens, if needed add more water to thin it out.
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Add the chicken to a large bowl and shred it with two forks.
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Pour the hot sauce on top, toss it well until coated. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 1288mg56%
Potassium 698mg20%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 69IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.