Your favorite takeout recipe just got a healthy (and saucy!) upgrade. Introducing my Saucy and Tender Lemon Garlic Chicken Teriyaki, a simple and delicious dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes. It's made from a classic, gluten-free teriyaki sauce that gets a kick from fresh lemon, and when paired with tender sautéd chicken? It's a match made in heaven. Simply serve it over rice for a weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 2 Pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast or Thighs cut into bite sized pieces
For the Sauce:
- ¾ Cup Chicken Broth or Water
- ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Lemons juiced
- 1 Lemon zested
- 4 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger minced
- ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar
- ¼ Cup Arrowroot Starch or Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch
For Garnishing:
- 1 Green Onion sliced
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- To make this Lemon Garlic Teriyaki Chicken, start by preparing the sauce. Add the broth, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice and zest, garlic, fresh ginger, coconut sugar, and starch to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Next, heat a large pan, on the stove, over medium heat, and add in the oil.
- While the oil is heating prepare the chicken by cutting it into small pieces.
- Then, once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is almost cooked through - some pink is okay! This should take approximately 4 minutes.
- Add in the sauce and allow the chicken to cook in the sauce until everything is nice and thick, and the chicken is cooked through. This should take approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat and taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Finally, serve the finished chicken over rice, and enjoy!
Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1597mg | Potassium: 1081mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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