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japanese teriyaki chicken with scallions

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Caroline Phelps
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Poultry
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Make this teriyaki chicken in less than 20 minutes from start to finish, using only 6 ingredients!


Ingredients

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  • 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken breast (about half a pound)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 stalks scallions, chopped

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the teriyaki sauce: Whisked the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce and set aside. 
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Add chicken breasts, cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over, cover and cook for another 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
  3. Add the sauce: Add the teriyaki sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Cook for 2 more minutes on the other side: Flip the chicken breasts one last time, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Serve: Plate and serve the teriyaki chicken topped with scallions, and leftover sauce.

Notes

Storage: Transfer the leftover chicken to an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 359
  • Sugar: 16.6g
  • Sodium: 692.7mg
  • Fat: 11.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.3g
  • Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 39.7g
  • Cholesterol: 124mg
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