Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
Juicy seared chicken slathered in sweet and tangy lemon teriyaki sauce -perfect with veggies and rice for an easy 30 minute meal!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- juice of 1 medium lemon
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Grease a large pan or skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in your skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add sugar, 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and honey to a medium sauce pan. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir together corn starch and water, add to sauce and stir until thickened.
- Serve chicken over rice and/or with your favorite veggies and top with lemon teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste to add a spicy kick to the teriyaki sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 275 kcal, Carbohydrates: 35 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 72 mg, Sodium: 943 mg, Potassium: 460 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 34 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 14 mg, Iron: 1 mg