Grilled teriyaki chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled teriyaki chicken
Description
This grilled teriyaki chicken recipe centers on marinating chicken thighs in a balanced sauce combining sweetness from brown sugar and honey with savory soy sauce and a hint of acidity from rice wine vinegar. Aromatics like garlic and ground ginger add depth, while black pepper brings subtle heat. Marinating for at least 30 minutes allows the meat to soak up the flavor.
Grilling over medium-high heat cooks the chicken through while caramelizing the marinade on the surface, creating a sticky, glossy finish. The reserved portion of marinade is thickened with cornstarch on the stovetop to make a sauce that is then brushed onto the grilled chicken, enhancing moisture and flavor. Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds color and a mild crunch.
Chicken thighs provide a juicy, tender texture that pairs well with the robust teriyaki sauce. This recipe suits main dishes accompanied by rice or steamed vegetables.
The method notes that chicken breasts could be substituted, though thighs are preferred for their moisture. Marinating times can be adjusted up to eight hours according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thigh approximately 6 thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and pepper together in a medium size bowl.
- Reserve approximately 1/2 cup of the this mixture and then use the remaining mixture to marinade the chicken thighs by placing the chicken in a gallon size bag and pour the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 30 minutes but you can marinade it for up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Spray the grill grates with a non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Grill the chicken thighs for approximately 5-7 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix the remaining sauce with the cornstarch. Heat this mixture in a sauce pan over medium high heat, whisking constantly until the mixture has thickened.
- Brush this sauce over the grilled chicken when serving and enjoy!
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but boneless, skinless chicken breasts can also be used.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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