This grilled teriyaki chicken, marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, offers the perfect blend of flavors. Paired with fresh ginger and garlic, this dish is an authentic taste of Japan that’s perfect for grilling season.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Delight
This grilled teriyaki chicken, marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, offers the perfect blend of flavors. Paired with fresh ginger and garlic, this dish is an authentic taste of Japan that’s perfect for grilling season.
Equipment
- grill
- Saucepan
- Shallow dish
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut up
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic chopped fine
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sake or substitute with dry sherry or rice vinegar
Quick Teriyaki Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1¼ – 1½ cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin sweet rice wine
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- Grated fresh ginger
Instructions
Prepare Marinade:
- In a saucepan, combine the grated fresh ginger, chopped garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, sugar, and sake.
- Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow the marinade to cool.
Marinate Meat:
- Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- For the Quick Teriyaki Marinade, marinate the chicken for about 30 minutes.
Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cook Meat:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill the chicken over charcoal or on the grill until cooked through, basting often with the remaining marinade.
- For chicken, this usually takes about 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pieces.
Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the teriyaki chicken to a serving platter.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair this teriyaki chicken with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like Riesling to balance the savory-sweet flavors of the teriyaki sauce.
Pair this teriyaki chicken with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like Riesling to balance the savory-sweet flavors of the teriyaki sauce.
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 6 g | Sugar: 20 g