Sticky Teriyaki Chickpeas (20 Minute Dinner) Recipe
A quick and easy sticky teriyaki chickpeas recipe that’s perfect for a delicious 20-minute dinner. The savory and sweet flavors of the teriyaki sauce coat tender chickpeas, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Sticky Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp oil (toasted sesame oil recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey or agave)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Cooked rice
- Steamed veggies
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat oil in a saute pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Combine soy sauce, water, maple syrup, brown sugar, rice vinegar in the pan. Simmer gently.
- Thicken: Mix cornstarch and water in a bowl, add to sauce and stir until thickened.
- Add Chickpeas: Stir in chickpeas, simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm over rice and steamed veggies, topped with green onions.
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes or Sriracha.
- Canned chickpeas can be substituted with cooked dried chickpeas.
- Stir cornstarch slurry well to prevent clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 20.7 g
- Sodium: 1166 mg
- Fat: 8.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57.4 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
