Description
Making Teriyaki Chicken at home is simpler than you might think. It involves marinating tender chicken pieces in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce and then cooking them to perfection. The key is to balance the flavors of soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of sweetness, creating a delicious glaze that coats the chicken beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make Teriyaki Chicken at home for 4 servings:
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free option)
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- 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
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- 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
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- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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- 2 tablespoons water
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- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Here are step-by-step instructions to make Teriyaki Chicken on a grill ..
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- Prepare the Marinade:
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- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons water.
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- Mix well to ensure the sugar is dissolved.
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- Prepare the Marinade:
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- Marinate the Chicken:
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- Place the bite-sized chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable bag.
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- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
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- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or ideally up to 2 hours for more flavor.
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- Marinate the Chicken:
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- Preheat the Grill:
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- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F (190-205°C).
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- Preheat the Grill:
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- Grill the Chicken:
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- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
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- Place the chicken on the grill, cooking for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
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- Baste the chicken with the leftover marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
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- Grill the Chicken:
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- Thicken the Sauce:
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- Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan.
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- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
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- If desired, stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water to thicken further.
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- Thicken the Sauce:
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- Serve:
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- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill.
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- Serve the Teriyaki Chicken hot, drizzled with the thickened sauce.
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- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor.
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- Serve:
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- Enjoy:
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- Serve your delicious homemade Teriyaki Chicken on the grill—tender and juicy with a sweet and savory glaze that's sure to delight your taste buds.
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- Enjoy:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 - 16 minutes