First things first teriyaki is more than just a sauce. It’s actually a cooking technique originating in Japan, involving boiling meat or seafood with a sweet and salty soy glaze. This recipe focuses on the American-style chicken teriyaki you most likely know and love. It’s a little salty, a little sweet, a little sour, and has just the tiniest hint of spice from minced ginger. The best part? This reliable weeknight dinner takes just about half an hour to make. Read on for everything you need to knowThe teriyaki sauce. We use 7 ingredients to make the American-style teriyaki sauce for this recipe reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Most of these ingredients can be adjusted based on taste and preferences more ginger, less soy sauce, etc., but there are a few things you don’t want to switch up. Make sure to use reduced-sodium soy sauce—the regular stuff will be way too salty. Top tips for making chicken teriyaki—Switch up the protein. We use chicken breasts here for ease, but you can substitute with any other type of protein dark meat, pork, beef, or tofu. — Get a nice sear. It’s key to get a good, nice sear on whatever protein you're using. Refrain from stirring too much, which prevents that tasty crust from forming, and don't overcrowd the pan. Cook your protein in batches if your pan won't allow for at least 1/2" of space between each piece. Leftovers and you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy again, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet, add your chicken, and cook until warm, stirring frequently. If your sauce is too thick, add water about 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring to incorporate into the this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowIngredientsFor the sauce1/3 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce1 1/2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar1 tsp. toasted sesame oil1 1/2 tbsp. honey2 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp. finely minced or grated fresh ginger1 1/2 tsp. cornstarchFor the chicken1 tbsp. vegetable oil1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" piecesKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperToasted sesame seeds, for garnishSliced scallions, for garnishCooked white rice, for servingSteamed broccoli, for servingNutrition InformationPer Serving Serves 4Calories284 Fat8 gSaturated fat1 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol83 mgSodium828 mgCarbohydrates21 gFiber1 gSugar7 gProtein30 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium37 mgIron2 mgPotassium605 mgNote The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s byDirectionsStep 1Make sauce In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and 2Make chicken In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and almost cooked through, about 10 3Pour sauce over chicken and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly and chicken is cooked through, 5 minutes. Step 4Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve over rice with steamed CalabreseContributorLena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. She’s been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. Don’t her.