Simple Teriyaki chicken recipe Ingredient Chicken breasts: use boneless skinless. Chicken thighs will work great too, just cook a little longer. Olive oil: Vegetable oil can be used here as well. Low-sodium soy sauce: You can also use 2 1/2 Tbsp standard soy sauce with 1 1/2 Tbsp water. Honey: If you don’t have this you can use more brown sugar. Brown sugar: Use light brown sugar, dark would be fine or even granulated sugar. Rice vinegar: Apple cider vinegar will work well too. Even lemon juice can be used in a pinch. Sesame oil: Has a bold flavor, so a little goes a long way. Ginger: Fresh is best, but if you must 1/2 tsp dried ginger could be used. Garlic: Again fresh is better, but 1 tsp dried granulated will work. Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce so it is critical to the recipe. Arrowroot starch could be substituted. Sesame seeds and green onions: Optional garnishes. Add them if preferred. Cooking the chicken Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok. Add chicken and let cook