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Teriyaki Chicken Marinade
This Teriyaki Chicken Marinade is the perfect combo of sweet and tangy. Use this marinade to flavor chicken breast, chicken tenderloins, chicken thighs or drumsticks. The it produces tender juicy meat that is brimming with flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3 green onions chopped
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- To make marinade, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, green onions, garlic, and oil.
- Poke chicken all over with a fork. Place the chicken in a dish or zip top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken to cover completely. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours, with a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium heat and brush with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
- Once done, remove chicken from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Then serve warm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Depending on the thickness of the cut and whether or not it contains a bone, the cook time may vary and be more or less than in the recipe.
- (Instructions based on cooking with chicken breast)
- For more sticky Teriyaki Chicken, reserve some marinade before adding the chicken. While grilling brush with the reserved marinade on each side.
- Chicken thighs
- Chicken tenderloins
- Drumsticks
- Wings
- Baked Teriyaki Chicken- Marinate, then cook in a baking dish for 20-30 minutes or until chicken has reached 165˚F.
- Skillet Teriyaki Chicken- After marinating meat, sear meat in a hot pan and cook over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to the oven to finish cooking (165˚F internal temp)
- Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken- Dump the chicken and marinade in the crock pot and cook for 2-3 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low.
Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1097mg
(46%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.