Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This juicy teriyaki grilled chicken is an easy chicken recipe that's perfect for summer! The hot grill locks in all the sweet-tangy flavors of the homemade teriyaki marinade.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken, breast, thighs, tenderloins
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring all of the teriyaki sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until it starts to thicken. Remove and cool
- Reserve ¼ cup of teriyaki sauce, and pour the rest over the chicken pieces. Mix until well coated, cover and place in the fridge for about 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Brush the chicken with the reserved marinade a couple of times during the cooking process. Once chicken reaches 165º F remove from the grill.
- Serve immediately with any extra sauce poured over the top.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2044mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
