Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Savor your favorite takeout flavors at home with my Easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 288kcal
Cost: $11.28 or $1.88/serving
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 grill or smoker (or grill pan)
Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or mirin)
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- sesame seeds and/or green onions optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Whisk together the 2 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp COLD water. Once combined, slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring as you pour. Heat until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Once the sauce is cool enough to handle, reserve ¼ cup in the fridge for serving.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs and remaining cooled sauce, then cover and marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge. Meanwhile, preheat your grill to 450℉.
- Place the marinated chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the chicken and cook an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Once cooled slightly, toss with the reserved ¼ cup teriyaki sauce. Serve with rice, veggies, and/or sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 840mg
