Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Delight
This grilled teriyaki chicken, marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, offers the perfect blend of flavors. Paired with fresh ginger and garlic, this dish is an authentic taste of Japan that’s perfect for grilling season.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut up
- 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
Quick Teriyaki Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1¼ – 1½ 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 fresh ginger, chopped garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, sugar, and sake.
- Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Allow the marinade to cool.
Marinate Meat:
- Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish.
- Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- For the Quick Teriyaki Marinade, marinate the chicken for about 30 minutes.
Preheat Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cook Meat:
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
- Grill the chicken 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.
Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the teriyaki chicken to a serving platter.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this teriyaki chicken with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like Riesling to balance the savory-sweet flavors of the teriyaki sauce.
Pair this teriyaki chicken with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or a medium-bodied white wine like Riesling to balance the savory-sweet flavors of the teriyaki sauce.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 1.5 mg
