How do I thicken teriyaki sauce?

If the homemade teriyaki sauce is too thin, the easiest way to thicken it up is to add cornstarch and a bit of water to the sauce. Whisk together and slowly add more if needed.

How long does homemade teriyaki last?

Homemade teriyaki will last in the fridge for about a week when properly stored in an airtight container.

What can I use teriyaki on?

Teriyaki sauce is really good. It tastes fabulous on chicken, burgers, wraps, seafood or veggies.

Easy Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Name: Chicken Teriyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon oil; cooked rice and vegetables for serving (we like broccoli)

Description

Teriyaki chicken is a 15 minute meal made with ingredients that you have a home! It's so easy and it comes together in a flash. You'll make it over and over again.

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon oil
cooked rice and vegetables for serving (we like broccoli)

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Instructions

Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
In a small mixing bowl add the cold water and cornstarch and whisk with a fork to combine well.
Add brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ground ginger to the bowl with the cornstarch and whisk everything together.
Heat a large skillet to medium to medium-high heat.
When the skillet is hot add the oil to the pan.
Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Whisk the sauce together again once more and then add it to the pan with a chicken.
Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Serve over hot cooked rice with your favorite cooked vegetables on the side.

Notes

This is a really easy recipe do double and triple if you want more.
You can use just about whatever vegetable you like or have on hand to go with this teriyaki chicken. You can stir fry them, steam them, roast them in the oven... it's a great time to clean out the fridge and use an assortment. You can also warm up frozen vegetables with it if that's best for you.
Nutritional information doesn't include the rice or vegetables served with the chicken.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Category: main dish
Method: stove top
Cuisine: American

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