Teriyaki Chicken
A quick and easy teriyaki chicken recipe with a sweet and savory caramelized sauce! Includes instructions for stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, and oven-baked options.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320kcal
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Stovetop Method:
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook until it thickens and bubbles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with rice or noodles and steamed vegetables.
Slow Cooker:
Place unsliced chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Mix all sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
Remove the chicken, slice or shred it, and set aside.
Strain the sauce into a pan and cook on the stove until it thickens.
Pour the sauce over the chicken, toss, and serve.
Instant Pot:
Place unsliced chicken in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
Whisk together all sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken.
Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high for 10 minutes.
Follow the manual's release procedure.
Remove the chicken and slice or shred it.
Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, cook the sauce until thickened, then add back the chicken.
Garnish and serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Oven-Baked:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
In a pan, heat the teriyaki sauce ingredients until thickened and bubbling.
Brush the chicken with sauce, bake for 15 minutes, flip, brush again, and bake for another 15 minutes.
Pour remaining sauce over the chicken, garnish, and serve.
Thicker Sauce: If the sauce isn’t thick enough, simmer it longer or add a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water).
Vegetable Additions: Try adding bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with steamed rice, noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.