Description
This Sticky Chicken Teriyaki is a fast and flavorful midweek meal with juicy chicken and a homemade sweet-savory glaze—ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
650 g Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
1 tbsp Oil (sesame, vegetable, or sunflower)
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tsp Ginger puree
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
2 tsp Cornflour
100 ml Soy sauce
50 ml Water
3 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp White wine vinegar
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Ginger purée
0.5 tsp Dried chilli flakes (optional)
To Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce
In a small bowl, start by adding 2 teaspoons cornflour. Gradually whisk in the 100 ml soy sauce to form a smooth slurry with no lumps.
Then whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients: water, honey, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, ginger puree, and chilli flakes (if using). Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the chicken chunks and stir-fry for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides and nearly cooked through.
Step 3: Add Aromatics
Add the crushed garlic and 1 tsp ginger puree to the chicken. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and softened, but not browned.
Step 4: Add the Teriyaki Sauce
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the pan with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens into a glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Once the sauce is thickened and the chicken is fully cooked, remove from heat.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot over rice with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
Always start your sauce with cornflour and soy sauce to make a smooth slurry—this avoids lumps.
The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so don’t over-reduce it in the pan.
You can double the sauce for extra to drizzle over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: chicken teriyaki, sticky chicken, quick weeknight dinner, teriyaki sauce