Description
Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful dish combining sweet, savory, and slightly tangy elements, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken in the teriyaki sauce, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your Grill or Skillet: Heat over medium to ensure a nice sear.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or skillet-cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached.
- Let It Rest: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Serve with rice or vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Do not waste the marinade; boil it to use as a sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, chicken recipe, easy dinner