This lighter version of chicken teriyaki is perfect for weight watchers members.
Why you should try Chicken Teriyaki:
Chicken teriyaki is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, making it a quick, budget-friendly, and healthy option. Not to mention, it freezes well, making it perfect for batch cooking over the weekend.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
WW Points: 1 point per serving
Ingredients in Chicken Teriyaki:
- 4 cups chicken breast, cubed (about 450g)
- 1 teaspoon corn oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 sachets of stevia
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
How to Make Chicken Teriyaki (Step By Step):
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with crushed garlic, and one tablespoon of rice vinegar. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for a more intense flavor.
Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix water, soy sauce, the rest of the rice vinegar, stevia and cornstarch to create a slurry.
Cooking the Chicken: Heat corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer together for an additional 3-5 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and coated the chicken evenly, remove from heat. You can decorate with sesame seeds or chopped chives.
Variations and Substitutions:
For those looking to switch things up, here are some popular variations of the classic chicken teriyaki recipe.
1. Protein Choices: While we’re sticking to chicken breast for a leaner option, you can experiment with other proteins like beef, pork, or tofu.
2. Sauce Tweaks: Adjust the teriyaki sauce by playing with the ratios of soy sauce, vinegar, and sweetness. You can also explore using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
3. Flavor Infusions: Enhance the teriyaki experience by incorporating different flavors. Add garlic, sesame oil, or even a hint of citrus with grated orange or pineapple juice.
Tips and Tricks:
1. Ensure a flavorful dish by allowing the chicken to marinate adequately. The longer, the better!
2. Achieve a perfect sear by using a hot skillet and sealing in those teriyaki flavors.
3. Opt for sesame oil instead of regular oil to intensify the Asian-inspired taste.
4. Pairing suggestions include lightly dressed steamed vegetables to complement the robust teriyaki flavor. Half a cup of brown rice makes for an excellent accompaniment.
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WW Points
Uncooked boneless skin-less chicken breast 0 points
Corn oil 1 point
Garlic 0 points
Soy sauce 1 point
Unseasoned rice vinegar 0 points
Meal Time 0 points
Stevia leaf herbal extract 0 points
Fresh ginger 0 points
Water 0 points
Cornstarch 1 point
Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken breast, cubed (about 450g)
- 1 teaspoon corn oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 sachets of stevia
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with crushed garlic, and one tablespoon of rice vinegar. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for a more intense flavor.
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix water, soy sauce, the rest of the rice vinegar, stevia and cornstarch to create a slurry.
- Cooking the Chicken: Heat corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer together for an additional 3-5 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and coated the chicken evenly, remove from heat. You can decorate with sesame seeds or chopped chives.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! Very easy to prepare and cook. We used nutritional yeast instead of cornstarch and it worked perfectly. Served it with cauli rice. It will definitely become a weeknight staple!