Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Bliss

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.
Portions:4
(including marinating time) 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

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
  • cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup sake or substitute with dry sherry or rice vinegar

Quick Teriyaki Marinade

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 ¼ – 1 ½ 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 / Tips / 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.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 900 mg
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese