20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken
This Teriyaki Chicken delivers 56g protein and 515 calories per serving — a single-meal option that covers roughly one-third of a typical daily protein target. Ready in 20 minutes across 2 servings, making it a go-to for post-training carb and protein replenishment. Built for lifters fueling muscle recovery without prep complexity.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •salt and pepper
- •Peanut Oil, Refined(15g)
- •Optional Toppings: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Thinly-Sliced Green Onions
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Mirin, Sweet Rice Wine(30g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(3g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(1g)
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2In a large saute pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.
- 3Meanwhile, as the chicken is cooking, prepare your teriyaki sauce.
- 4Once the chicken is ready to go, pour the teriyaki sauce over it, then toss to combine until the chicken is evenly coated. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a simmer and thickens.
- 5Remove from heat, and serve immediately, garnished with optional toppings if desired.
- 6Whisk all ingredients together until combined.
Nutrition — Per Serving
515
calories
56g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 1190 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9g
2 servings per batch · ~349g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 56g of protein, 515 calories, 15g fat, and 33g carbs. This is a top-tier protein-per-calorie option that delivers substantial amino acid load without excess fat.
How long does 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken take to prep and what's the batch size?
Total time is 20 minutes on the stovetop with only 2 servings per batch, so this is a quick-turn recipe for 1-2 day prep cycles rather than full-week meal prep. You'll need multiple cooking sessions to cover a full week.
Is 20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 56g protein and 515 calories per serving, this recipe is built for muscle-building phases where maximizing protein intake is the priority. The 33g carbs support training performance and post-workout glycogen replenishment.
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