Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade
Easy Chicken Teriyaki with Marinade is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Asian cuisine right to your home. This recipe features succulent chicken coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can grill, bake, or stir-fry the chicken to perfection. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table. Whether served over fluffy rice or tossed with fresh vegetables, this dish is versatile and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ lb chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup fruit juice (as a substitute for mirin)
- ⅓ cup sugar (or a substitute like honey)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by flattening it to about ¾ inch thickness for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fruit juice, sugar, and garlic/ginger until well combined. Reserve half for glazing.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the mixture for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cook using your preferred method (grill, bake, or stir-fry) until golden brown—about 8 minutes.
- Brush with reserved marinade during cooking for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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