Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken
Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, sweet-savory glaze. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. With fresh ginger and garlic enhancing the teriyaki sauce, this meal is not just satisfying but also evokes warm memories of cooking with loved ones. Serve it over rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a wholesome, nutritious feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Combine cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the skillet with reserved marinade and stir until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Toss chicken in the thickened sauce and serve hot over rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg