Dinner for 3

Teriyaki Chicken with green onions

Name: Teriyaki Chicken with green onions
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp honey; 1 1/2 tbsp packed light brown sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger; 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh garlic; 2 tsp cornstarch; sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional)

$8.28for 415 minServes 3

Chicken pieces cook in a sweet soy sauce with ginger, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil until tender and glazed.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.21

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceHoney or maple syrupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.07 per serving$8.28 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 tsp peeled and minced fresh garlic
2 tsp cornstarch
sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional)

Steps

Whisk the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl.
Cut the chicken into thin pieces while the sauce rests for 5 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Pour in the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until thick and glossy.

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