This Chicken Teriyaki Recipe Is A Weight Watchers Favorite

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This lighter version of chicken teriyaki is perfect for weight watchers members.

Chicken Teriyaki served with rice and broccoli

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:

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

How to Make Chicken Teriyaki (Step By Step):

a bowl of cubed chicken with crushed garlic

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.

A bowl of Teriyaki Sauce and marinated chicken cubes

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 marinated chicken until golden brown

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.

chicken and teriyaki sauce to simmer together

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.

Chicken Teriyaki served with rice and broccoli

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 served with rice and broccoli

Chicken Teriyaki

Beyond its cultural appeal, Chicken Teriyaki is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, making it a quick, budget-friendly, and healthy option.