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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with homemade teriyaki sauce is deliciously sweet, moist, and ready to serve in as little as 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken thigh about 10 thighs, boneless, skinless
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
Teriyaki Sauce
- Place the soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, garlic, ginger, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring it to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
Cup of Yum
Chicken
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Set aside1/3 cup or the teriyaki sauce for later and pour the rest onto the chicken thighs. Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
- On the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per sideStovetop Grill Pan: Place the grill pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, working in smaller batches. Wipe out the pan between each batch.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and baste with the reserved sauce. Put the rest of the sauce in a small bowl on the side for dipping. Serve warm with rice and vegetables.
Notes
- The teriyaki recipe makes about 1 1/4cups of sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2.5thighs
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1015mg
(42%)
Potassium
604mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2.5thighs | |
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1015mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.