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Dairy Free
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Nut Free
Simply Baked Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Rice and Steamed Veggies
This teriyaki chicken recipe is tender, flavorful, and baked to perfection. Pair it with steamed veggies and rice for an out-of-this-world meal.
Think teriyaki chicken is a take-out-only indulgence? Think again. You can get deliciously moist and flavorful teriyaki chicken right at home – without all the mystery ingredients.
This recipe has got it all. It’s a little salty, a bit sweet, and perfectly spiced with garlic, ginger, and black pepper. There’s nothing boring about this dish.
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Tips and Tricks for Perfect Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Use chicken breast. I know many recipes prefer to use chicken thighs for their flavor. But this dish is jam-packed with flavor and using chicken breast will work just fine. Overall, chicken breast is just easier to use.
Flatten your chicken. This will not only help reduce the baking time, but it will ensure that the flavors seep in, all the way through.
Don’t bake and forget. Let me elaborate: this is not one of those dishes you pop into the oven, set a timer out, and you’re done. There’s a few extra steps here but they’re certainly worth it.
First, you’ll want to take out your baking sheet halfway to flip your chicken. You’ll also want to brush the chicken with the sauce every 5-10 minutes.
This helps create a beautiful finish. Keep the chicken moist and add more flavor. Otherwise, you may be left with dry chicken. Trust me, nobody likes dry chicken.
If you’re adding sesame seeds, toast them first. Sesame seeds add a great touch. Toasting them takes it all to the next level.
This recipe is oh-so-easy; you would never have guessed how quickly it comes together. It’s the perfect family friendly weeknight meal Chow down on this easy dinner recipe, my friends!
Key Ingredients
Chicken breasts are the perfect lean protein to cook with teriyaki flavors!
Cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper create the flavor combination you and your family will love! It soaks into the chicken.
Sesame seeds for the perfect topping. They are a great visual addition for presentation!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Step 1: Prepare
Preheat your oven to 425 F.
Step 2: Begin the sauce
In a small saucepan, combine together cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Add sugar, garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.
Step 3: Cook the sauce
Whisk until all the ingredients are well blended. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
Step 4: Set aside
Remove from heat and set aside.
Steps 5 & 6: Prepare the chicken
Wash and dry the chicken breasts. If they are large, cut them in half.
Place pieces of chicken between plastic wrap and flatten each piece by using a flat side of a meat tenderizer.
Step 7: Brush with sauce
Place the chicken breasts on a greased baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce, then turn over and brush the other side.
Step 8: Bake
Bake at 425 F for 15 – 20 minutes, and then take the dish out, flip the chicken over and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Brush with sauce every 5-10 minutes while baking. This will create a beautiful glaze on the top of the chicken.
Step 9: Slice and garnish
Before serving, slice each chicken breast and sprinkle it with toasted sesame seeds.
Step 10: Enjoy
Enjoy this simple Teriyaki Chicken dish with white rice and steamed vegetables of your choice!
Expert Tips
- Don’t forget to flatten the chicken before mixing with the homemade teriyaki sauce. Flatter chicken will take in more marinade and give out more flavor.
- Serve this teriyaki chicken with steamed veggies and rice. Make brown rice or white rice in a rice cooker for a quick and easy cooking process!
- This chicken teriyaki recipe pairs well with bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, and asparagus. Roast them in the oven for the tastiest flavors!
- Add a touch of sesame oil to the marinade for extra delicious depth of sesame flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, feel free to use chicken thighs. Using boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut off the fat before marinating. Cook the same as chicken breasts, brushing with marinade every 5-10 minutes. Cook the thighs longer if needed.
Frozen vegetables are easier and faster to prepare if you’re short on time! Roast or steam them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to bring out the earthy flavors.
Chicken is a great source of protein. Here are some more chicken recipes you can make:
- This recipe is the Best Way to Make Chicken in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Make this a quick meal that’s delicious and creamy!
- This Braised Chicken with Potato is great to make when you have many tasks to complete. Complete an easy meal that just simmers on the stove!
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Simply Baked Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Rice and Steamed Veggies
Equipment
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whisk
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Baking dish
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Cooking brush
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold water
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 F.
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In a small saucepan, combine together cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Add sugar, garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 Tbsp cold water, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1-2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp black pepper
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Whisk until all the ingredients are well blended. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
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Remove from heat and set aside.
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Wash and dry the chicken breasts. If they are large, cut them in half.4 medium chicken breasts,
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Place pieces of chicken between plastic wrap and flatten each piece by using a flat side of a meat tenderizer.
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Place the chicken breasts on a greased baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce, then turn over and brush the other side.
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Bake at 425 F for 15 – 20 minutes, and then take the dish out, flip the chicken over and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Brush with sauce every 5-10 minutes while baking. This will create a beautiful glaze on the top of the chicken.
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Before serving, slice each chicken breast and sprinkle it with toasted sesame seeds.1 tsp sesame seeds
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Enjoy this simple Teriyaki Chicken dish with white rice and steamed vegetables of your choice!
