This Asian recipe comes together quickly and it is packed full of umami flavor. Serve it over steamed white rice and steamed broccoli, you will love this one. Let me show you how to make it quickly with my step-by-step guide.
What to serve with teriyaki chicken
Thi Japanese dish is popularly served over boiled white rice but you can also serve it over brown rice, or noodles The most important part of this recipe is the homemade teriyaki sauce. It is super easy to make and so much better than anything you would buy at the store. It is loaded with umami flavor and delicious. All my stir fry recipes are very tasty, but if I had to choose one Japanese chicken dish it would be this teriyaki recipe. I promise you will love it! Let me show you how to make it easy steps. Skillet Sharp knife to cut chicken Chopping board
Low sodium soy sauce
Mirin
Japanese rice vinegar: substitute with Sake or regular rice wine vinegar
Honey: substitute with granulated sugar or brown sugar
Dice the chicken breast into cubes and transfer into a bowl, season with salt and black pepper then add 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch into the chicken, stir to combine then set aside Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot, add cubed chicken, and stir fry until no longer pink and slightly brown on the outside. Pour the teriyaki sauce and ½ cup of water over the chicken and stir to combine, reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes then make the slurry. Add 2 Tablespoons of water to the cornstarch and stir to combine. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the pan and stir until the sauce thicken. You may not need to add all the slurry, also if the sauce is too thick, lighten it with some water. Finish it off with chopped green onions, cook for another minute then take the pan off the heat.
How to store
Just like most stir-fry recipes, you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat, I would suggest adding some water into the sauce to help lighten it and prevent drying out. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Here are great side options for this chicken recipe aside from steamed broccoli, you can serve the chicken with sauteed green peas, sauteed broccolini, or sauteed cabbage. Instant pot coconut rice or basmati rice Air fryer broccoli or steamed broccoli Sauteed peppers Easy cucumber salad Cauliflower rice
Watch how to make it
How long to cook cubed chicken
Cubed chicken that is about an inch in size and cut into roughly the same size would cook in 6-8 minutes on medium-high heat. When sauteing, it’s vital not to overcrowd or it will boil instead of sautéing. When you cut into the chicken, it should be white and opaque, and there should be no pink visible.
Can I bake the chicken instead
Yes, you can bake the chicken in the oven, then add the sauce with cornstarch about 5 minutes before you remove it from the oven.
Can I use beef or any other meat
Yes, you can make teriyaki beef, pork, vegetables, or tofu. Simply alter the recipe to meet your needs.
More stir fry recipes
Shrimp stir fry Ground beef stir fry Cashew chicken Vegetable chow mein If you made this easy teriyaki chicken bites recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
