Easy Teriyaki Chicken
A simple and delicious teriyaki chicken recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, combining sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Place the chicken in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your grill: Set the grill to medium-high heat, or heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade (be sure to reserve that marinade!) and cook it on the grill or in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Create the sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, slice it, and drizzle the thickened sauce over it. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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