Classic Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
For Marinade:
- 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
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sake or substitute with dry sherry or rice vinegar
For Quick Teriyaki Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1¼ 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 ginger, chopped garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, sugar, and sake.
- Stir and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the marinade to cool.
Marinate Meat:
- Place the chicken pieces or sliced beef in a shallow dish.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- For the Quick Teriyaki Marinade, marinate the meat for about 30 minutes.
Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cook Meat:
- Remove the meat from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill the chicken or beef 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.
- For beef, grill until the desired doneness is reached.
Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the teriyaki chicken or beef to a serving platter.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair this Teriyaki Chicken with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like Riesling. Both will complement the sweet and savory flavors of the marinade.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 14 g | Salt: 650 mg
