Teriyaki Chicken Breast (Stovetop)

This easy stovetop teriyaki chicken is cozy, glossy, and weeknight-friendly. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a simple homemade sauce that’s sweet, savory, and comforting without being heavy. Perfect over rice or tucked into meal prep bowls.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with garlic powder and ground ginger.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
4. Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
6. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 2 minutes before slicing. Spoon extra sauce over the top.

Tip: For extra glossy sauce, let it bubble gently for 30 seconds after removing the chicken, then pour it back over the slices.

Serve this over steamed rice or alongside simple sautéed veggies for a no-fuss dinner you’ll want to make again.

Teriyaki Chicken Breast (Stovetop)

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• Author: Laura HRecipes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Tender stovetop teriyaki chicken breast simmered in a simple homemade sauce that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/3 cup water

1 tbsp neutral oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground ginger

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with garlic powder and ground ginger.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until lightly golden.

4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

6. Remove from heat, rest 2 minutes, slice, and spoon sauce over the top.

Notes

Let the sauce simmer briefly after removing the chicken if you want an extra glossy finish.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian-inspired