SUPER EASY CHICKEN TERIYAKI
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
FOR TERIYAKI SAUCE
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch slices and place inside a large ziplock bag. Set aside.
- Mix together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar.
- Add marinade to ziplock bag and coat chicken completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix 4 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and set aside.
- In small saucepan mix together 3/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Use a whisk to mix together the ingredients and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
- Add cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly until fully combined and thickened.
- Heat chicken in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over all the chicken (reserving some sauce for serving) and cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes on each side; depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite veggies, with extra teriyaki sauce on the side.
Enjoy!
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