Lemon Teriyaki Chicken

By Joschef

Juicy seared chicken slathered in sweet and tangy lemon teriyaki sauce ­
perfect with veggies and rice for an easy 30 minute meal!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• juice of 1 medium lemon or 3 Tbs realemon
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon corn starch + 2 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grease a large pan or skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in your
skillet and cook over medium heat for 5­8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
2. Add sugar, 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and honey to a medium
sauce pan. Stir over medium­high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Stir together corn starch and water,
add to sauce and stir until thickened.
3. Serve chicken over rice and/or with your favorite veggies and top with lemon teriyaki sauce. Garnish with
sesame seeds if desired.