The BEST Chicken Teriyaki
A flavorful chicken teriyaki recipe that balances sweet and savory, using marinated boneless chicken thighs cooked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar (brown sugar works best)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the teriyaki marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid for later use.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan, then reduce heat to simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For maximum flavor, aim for a four-hour marination; if short on time, a 30-minute marination still works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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