Weeknight Dinner: Low-Calorie Teriyaki Chicken
A light, flavorful Low-Calorie Teriyaki Chicken made with a homemade, naturally sweetened sauce. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in under 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp arrowroot starch (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk coconut aminos, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, water, and starch. Set aside.
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season, and sauté 5–6 min until cooked through.
- Pour in sauce. Simmer 2–3 min until thickened and glossy.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken breast for lowest calories.
Skip starch for thinner sauce.
Serve over cauliflower rice or veggies for a low-carb meal.