Chicken Teriyaki Marinade Recipe

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4.6

48 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinate

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 19 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    411 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Teriyaki Marinade Recipe

When you are in the mood for a Japanese-inspired meal, you need to try this sweet and savory teriyaki chicken marinade, plus instructions for making teriyaki chicken on the grill!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seed oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

To thicken the sauce:

  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Also needed:

  • Oil for the grill
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Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a Ziploc bag or container.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients (except for the water and cornstarch).
  3. Reserve ½ cup of the marinade mixture and set aside.
  4. Pour remaining marinade over prepared chicken breasts.
  5. Seal bag or cover container and refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.
  6. Preheat grill to 375℉ then brush grill grates.
  7. Grill marinated chicken breasts 7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
  8. While chicken is grilling, combine water and cornstarch in a sauce pan over medium low heat, then add the reserved marinade. Simmer until it begins to thicken.
  9. Brush thickened sauce over chicken as it finishes grilling.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Store teriyaki chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. 
  • Store teriyaki chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months. 
  • To make this on the stovetop: In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Place marinated chicken breasts in the hot pan then cook for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts, reduce the temperature to medium, and cover. Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add reserved marinade and cook until it begins to thicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 1918mg (80%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 34IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 1918mg 80%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 34IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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