This shortcut honey teriyaki chicken has a sweet-savory, sticky glaze that tastes takeout-inspired with almost no prep. Made with bottled teriyaki sauce and a few pantry staples, it’s a quick skillet dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Bottled teriyaki sauce gets a boost from honey, rice vinegar, and garlic powder for a sauce that’s sweet, savory, and a little tangy.
- Difficulty: This recipe is great for beginners. Made with a bottled sauce and shortcut ingredients, it comes together quickly with little prep.
- Time-Saver: Bottled teriyaki sauce keeps prep short and gives you a fast, flavorful skillet dinner with very few ingredients.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve it over rice or noodles, and add a veggie, like roasted broccoli, to round out the meal.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Chicken breasts or thighs both work in this recipe. Cut into 1-inch pieces for uniform cooking.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Bottled teriyaki sauce keeps things simple. A thicker sauce gives the chicken a stickier glaze.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce quickly, so whisk it in well before adding the sauce to the skillet.
- Flavorings: Honey adds a little sweetness and helps the sauce cling to every bite. Rice vinegar balances the flavor so the sauce does not taste flat, and garlic powder adds savory depth without extra prep.
- Garnishes: Sesame seeds are optional, but they add a bit of crunch and that classic takeout-style finish. Sliced green onions add fresh color right before serving.
- Variations: Add broccoli or a bag of stir-fry veggies to stretch the meal, and double the sauce if serving it over rice.
How to Make Honey Teriyaki Chicken
- Cook the chicken into bite-sized pieces until browned and cooked through.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients (full recipe below), and pour over the chicken.
- Simmer until thickened, then garnish and serve.
Storing Leftovers
- Store leftover honey teriyaki chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months (the sauce may loosen slightly after thawing).
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat gently in a skillet or in the microwave with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. If the sauce separates slightly, give it a quick stir while reheating.
- Leftovers are great in rice bowls, lettuce wraps, or tossed with noodles and extra vegetables.
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Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Tender chicken bites are simmered in a tasty sauce for an easy skillet dinner that is sweet, savory, and weeknight-friendly.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or chicken thighs
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper more to taste
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- ½ cup bottled teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- sesame seeds and green onion for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine teriyaki sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, water, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Once chicken is cooked, pour sauce into the pan. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1657mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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