20-Minute Spicy Teriyaki Chicken
Spicy Teriyaki Chicken is a quick 20-minute dinner with sweet heat, a homemade sauce, and big takeout-style flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Chicken Breast
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- ⅛ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 1 teaspoon Corn Starch
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Green Onions
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.1 ½ pound Chicken Breast, Salt, Black Pepper
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- In the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger paste, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.⅓ cup Soy Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar, ⅛ cup Brown Sugar, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste, 1 teaspoon Corn Starch, ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Roughly chop the cooked chicken on a cutting board if desired for smaller pieces. Add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat it in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or veggies.Green Onions, Sesame Seeds
Notes
Do you like it saucy? Double the sauce part of the recipe if you want extra for added vegetables and rice.
Spicy - If you don't like a spicy kick to your stir fry, leave out the red pepper flakes for a more traditional teriyaki chicken dinner.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: Cool chicken to room temperature and place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 2839mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
