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Sliced teriyaki chicken on a bed of rice, with broccoli on the side.
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Simply Baked Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Rice and Steamed Veggies

Teriyaki chicken pairs well with steamed veggies and brown rice for a healthy balanced meal.
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Meat Dishes
Allergy: Dairy Free, Nut Free
Servings: 7
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

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.
  • 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
    Ingredients for teriyaki sauce added to a saucepan.
  • Whisk until all the ingredients are well blended. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
    Cooking teriyaki sauce in a pot on the stovetop.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
    Teriyaki sauce in a white bowl.
  • Wash and dry the chicken breasts. If they are large, cut them in half.
    4 medium chicken breasts,
  • Place pieces of chicken between plastic wrap and flatten each piece by using a flat side of a meat tenderizer.
    Raw chicken on parchment paper with plastic wrap on top.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a greased baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce, then turn over and brush the other side.
    Chicken marinating in teriyaki sauce.
  • 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.
    Teriyaki chicken in a baking dish ready to bake.
  • Before serving, slice each chicken breast and sprinkle it with toasted sesame seeds.
    1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Enjoy this simple Teriyaki Chicken dish with white rice and steamed vegetables of your choice!
    A bowl of sliced teriyaki chicken with broccoli and rice, and chopsticks on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg