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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bites

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2.5 poundsboneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 tablespoonsesame oil
  • 1/2 cupsoy sauce
  • 1/4 cupwater
  • 1/4 cupbrown sugar
  • 1/4 cuphoney
  • 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoonsminced garlic
  • 1 teaspoonminced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 2 teaspoonscold water
  • finely chopped green onions

Instructions

Instructions

  • Cut 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken into 1-inch chunks. Season evenly with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small pot combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water until smooth (a slurry).
  • Bring the sauce mixture in the pot to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry, then increase heat to bring the sauce to a rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, then reduce heat to low and simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat (the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools). Keep the sauce warm.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if the skillet is crowded).
  • Let the chicken cook undisturbed 3 minutes, then stir or flip and continue cooking 2–3 more minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and is cooked through. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet.
  • Place the cooked chicken in a bowl or back in the skillet off the heat. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with finely chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Notes

If you prefer thicker teriyaki sauce, you can either add more cornstarch in step 2, or simmer the sauce longer in step 3 until you have the desired consistency. Remember the teriyaki sauce does continue to thicken as it cools.
Store extra teriyaki sauce in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.