Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (avocado oil or canola oil)
• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
• black pepper (to taste)
• cooked rice (for serving)
• chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds (optional, for serving)