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September 28, 2026

Homemade Teriyaki Chicken

Glossy teriyaki chicken over white rice with broccoli and sesame seeds
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Tender chicken thighs seared until golden, then simmered in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. Serve over rice with steamed broccoli for a dinner that beats takeout.

Prep10 minutesCook20 minutesTotal30 minutesServings4Calories540 kcalCost per serving$2.20

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • Steamed broccoli, sesame seeds and green onions for serving

Instructions

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic in a bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5 to 6 minutes until golden.
  3. Pour in the sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook 1 to 2 minutes until thick and glossy and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Serve over rice with broccoli, sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips for the best results

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts in this recipe. Make a double batch of sauce and keep it in the fridge up to one week.

Nutrition per serving

540calories
Protein
38 g
76% of daily value
Carbs
70 g
25% of daily value
Fat
11 g
14% of daily value

Daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Estimated values per serving with 1 cup of rice.

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