Skillet Teriyaki Chicken

Sweet and savory, chicken teriyaki is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Teriyaki chicken is cooked in one skillet, with ingredients you already have in your pantry. A sweet homemade teriyaki sauce better than anything you can buy in a bottle.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 people  

Ingredients

• 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce see below for full recipe
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approx 2 lbs pounded to even thickness
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 4 rings of pineapple fresh
• 1 green onion sliced into rings

Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Place chicken between pieces of plastic wrap, and use a meat mallet to pound chicken until even thickness
• Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Put olive oil in a large skillet, and turn on to medium heat.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• To same skillet add pineapple rings, and saute over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
• Add chicken back into pan, and top with teriyaki sauce. cook until sauce is reduced to desired thickness.
• Serve with fresh cracked pepper and garnish with green onions if desired.