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Grilled Teriyaki chicken thighs on a plate
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken for a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The Homemade Teriyaki Sauce gives chicken thighs so much flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 356kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large, shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour 1/2 cup of the cooled teriyaki sauce over the chicken, reserving the remaining sauce for basting and serving. Toss the chicken to coat evenly with the sauce. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, to marinate.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Clean and oil the grill grates.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, discarding the used marinade. Grill the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste the chicken with some of the reserved teriyaki sauce during the last 2-3 minutes of grilling.
  • Remove the grilled teriyaki chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the chicken with the remaining teriyaki sauce and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Marinating the chicken thighs for at least 1 hour helps to infuse them with flavor, but you can marinate them for up to 8 hours for even more intense taste. I wouldn’t go past 8 hours though.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1887mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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