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