Irresistible Sticky Teriyaki Chicken in 25 Mins

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Teriyaki Chicken

If you’re craving a quick Asian-inspired chicken dinner that’s both comforting and satisfying, this sticky Teriyaki Chicken is the answer. In just 25 minutes, juicy chicken pieces are glazed with a glossy, sweet-savory homemade sauce that clings beautifully to every bite. Serve it with steamed rice and you’ve got a weeknight winner! 🍚✨

🥢 What Makes This Teriyaki Chicken Special?

Unlike bottled sauces, this recipe builds flavor from scratch with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and sugar for that iconic balance of sweet and savory. A quick cornstarch slurry helps the sauce achieve that irresistible sticky texture. You can even toss in some bok choy for extra freshness and crunch. 🌱

🍗 Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken breast or thigh (8 oz / 227g), cut into chunks
• Dark soy sauce – 1 tbsp
• Light soy sauce – 4 tbsp total
• Sugar – 1 tbsp
• Brown sugar – 2 tbsp
• White sugar – 2 tbsp
• Honey – 1 tbsp
• Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger – 1-inch piece, grated
• Sesame oil – 1 tsp
• Cornstarch slurry – 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
• (Optional) Bok choy & sesame seeds for garnish

🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

1. Mix the sauce – Combine soy sauces, sugars, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
2. Cook the chicken – In a hot pan, stir-fry chicken chunks until golden and cooked through.
3. Glaze with sauce – Pour in the sauce and simmer until it thickens and coats the chicken.
4. Thicken further – Add cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Add extras – Toss in bok choy and sesame seeds if using, stir for 2 minutes.
6. Serve & enjoy – Plate with steamed rice, garnish, and dig in! 🍽️

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Results

• ⏳ Marinate chicken for 30 mins (or overnight) for deeper flavor.
• 🍬 Adjust sugar levels to match your taste preference.
• 🌻 No sesame oil? Use sunflower or canola oil instead.
• 🌶️ Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick!

🥢 Final Thoughts

This sticky homemade teriyaki chicken proves you don’t need takeout for restaurant-quality flavors. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a glossy, flavorful dish that hits all the right notes of sweet, salty, and umami. Pair it with rice or noodles and you’ve got an instant comfort meal that everyone will love. 🍱✨