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Lemon Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Lemon Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 each boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness) (Source: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)); As Needed salt (Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: salt and pepper (to taste)); ½ cup sugar (Source: ½ cup sugar); ⅓ cup water (Source: ⅓ cup water); ¼ cup soy sauce (Source: ¼ cup soy sauce); 1 each medium lemon (juice only) (Source: juice of 1 medium lemon); ¼ cup rice vinegar (Source: ¼ cup rice vinegar); ½ teaspoon sesame oil (Source: ½ teaspoon sesame oil); 2 teaspoons minced garlic (Source: 2 teaspoons minced garlic); 1 ½ tablespoons honey (Source: 1 ½ tablespoons honey); 1 tablespoon corn starch (Source: 1 tablespoon corn starch); 2 tablespoons cold water (Source: 2 tablespoons cold water)

Lemon Teriyaki Chicken is made with chicken breasts, lemon, and rice vinegar.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAsianChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)

In the method: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

soy sauce

In the method: Add sugar, 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and honey to a medium sauce pan.

medium lemon (juice only)

In the method: Place chicken breasts in your skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Grease a large pan or skillet.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Stir together corn starch and water, add to sauce and stir until thickened.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Add crushed red pepper flakes to taste to add a spicy kick to the teriyaki sauce.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: lecremedelacrumb.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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