Easy Teriyaki Chicken
A simple and delicious teriyaki chicken recipe that brings the flavors of Japan to your kitchen, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (or rice vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Marinate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Add extra flavor by brushing the chicken with additional marinade as it cooks.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, simmer the leftover marinade until it reduces down. Serve over rice and pair with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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