Easy Honey Teriyaki Chicken
- PREP 20min
- COOK 10min
- TOTAL 30min
You will love this quick and easy honey teriyaki chicken! The sauce is so simple and comes together in minutes. Plus, since we cut the chicken into pieces, it cooks quickly, so you can have dinner ready in no time!
You Will Need
1/4 cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup (80ml) fresh squeezed orange juice, from 2 to 3 oranges
3 tablespoons pure honey
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger, 1-inch piece fresh ginger
2 tablespoons mirin, see tips
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 pounds (680g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange zest, optional
Directions
1Combine the soy sauce, orange juice, honey, ginger, mirin, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
2Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces, then add them to the marinade. Let marinade for 10 to 15 minutes.
3Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok with a lid over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the marinade and place it into the pan. Save the marinade for later.
4Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
5Turn the heat to medium-low, pour in the reserved marinade, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked though, about 5 minutes more.
6Serve over rice sprinkled with orange zest.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Ginger: To grate ginger, use a fine microplane. If you don’t have one, mince the ginger very finely.
- Mirin: This sweet Japanese rice wine adds flavor and gives the teriyaki sauce a beautiful luster. You can usually find it in the international aisle of larger grocery stores or Asian markets. If you can’t find it, substitutes include dry sherry, sweet marsala wine, dry white wine, or rice vinegar. You may need to add a touch more honey to the sauce when using a substitute.
- The nutrition facts below are estimates.