Prepare Marinade: In a saucepan, combine grated fresh ginger, chopped garlic, onion, soy sauce, sugar, and sake.
Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Let cool.
Marinate Meat: Place the chicken or beef in a shallow dish and pour the cooled marinade over.
Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (30 minutes for the Quick Teriyaki Marinade).
Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cook Meat: Remove meat from the marinade and grill over charcoal or a grill, basting often with remaining marinade.
Chicken takes about 20-25 minutes, beef should be grilled to your desired doneness.
Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine AdvicePair with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling to enhance the savory-sweet teriyaki flavors.