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Teriyaki Chicken

A simple freezer bag teriyaki chicken meal with a homemade sauce that cooks quickly after thawing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water optional
  • Cooked rice and steamed vegetables for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Place chicken in a freezer bag and pour sauce over the top.
  3. Seal, label, and freeze flat.
  4. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. Cook chicken and sauce in a skillet over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Slice or shred chicken and thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry if desired.