Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bliss
This flavorful grilled teriyaki chicken, marinated to perfection with soy, ginger, and sake, brings a taste of Japan right to your table.
Equipment
- grill
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut up, or 2 pounds teriyaki beef or top sirloin steak, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic chopped fine
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sake or substitute with dry sherry or rice vinegar
Quick Teriyaki Marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 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 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 Advice
Pair 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.
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 6 g | Sugar: 20 g