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Teriyaki Chicken
Baked teriyaki chicken is easy to make, tender and juicy, and marinated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce for chicken thighs or breasts that cooks in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
6
Calories:
353 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 pounds chicken thighs slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make a thinner cutlet, boneless, skinless, or boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a rolling simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat to cool.
- Place the chicken in freezer bags or shallow bowls with half to ¾ of the teriyaki sauce. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. I find 2 hours gives great flavor.
- Bake in a 425°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and juices run clear. The temp will rise to 165°F as it rests. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken when serving.
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Notes
- Be careful not to cook the teriyaki sauce for too long, otherwise, the sugars will crystallize and the sauce will become grainy.
- You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes up to overnight. I find 2 hours gives plenty of flavor.
- Choose chicken breasts cut lengthwise into cutlets to absorb plenty of flavor and cook quickly. Or, use chicken thighs for an extra moist, dark meat flavor. Or cook a combination of both!
Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1282mg
(53%)
Potassium
600mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1282mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.