Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, a quick and simple dish that requires just 7 ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe yields tender, juicy chicken that’s bursting with sweet and savory goodness—better than takeout! With minimal prep time and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this flavor-packed dish over rice, in a salad, or wrapped up. Gather your grill and get ready to impress your guests with this effortless yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (pounded thin)
- 1 ½ cups soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¾ cup mirin
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- Garnish: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds
- Serving: cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Reserve ½ cup of marinade for later use. Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or bowl; pour remaining marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade). Grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Thicken Reserved Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish grilled chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds; serve over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, allow chicken to marinate overnight. Preheating the grill is essential for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness. Feel free to substitute chicken with pork or tofu as desired.