Samoan Style Teriyaki Chicken

This Samoan Style Teriyaki Chicken recipe is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.

Samoan Style Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Bowl Small bowl

Tools

Grater Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Samoan Style Teriyaki Chicken over steamed rice with a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking.

Cost

$15