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Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

This Easy Teriyaki Chicken is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, featuring a delicious salty, sweet, and savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5 thighs
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup soy sauce $0.24
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar $0.12
  • 1 tablespoon water $0.00
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger $0.10
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil, divided $0.08
  • 1.75 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs $5.72

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the marinade first. Stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or dish, then pour the marinade over top. Turn the chicken a couple of times to make sure it's well coated. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to one day (refrigerated), turning the chicken occasionally as it marinates.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken, discarding the remaining used marinade.
  • Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and the liquid in the skillet has reduced to a light coating of glaze on the chicken.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can make this teriyaki chicken with boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, or even chicken tenders. Chicken thighs are the best for this recipe because they cook quickly and stay super tender and juicy. If using chicken breasts, fillet them into two thinner pieces or pound to ½-inch thickness before marinating. Cooking oil helps the sauce stick to the chicken and helps it cook without burning; water helps thin the sauce to the correct consistency. Soy sauce is the savory base for the sauce, garlic enhances the flavor, and ginger adds sweetness and spiciness. Brown sugar increases richness and sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSodium: 792mgFiber: 1g
Keyword budget-friendly, chicken, Easy Teriyaki Chicken, quick dinner, teriyaki, weeknight meal
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