This easy grilled teriyaki chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, this chicken is juicy and tender with a perfect char from the grill.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
16min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 50 g brown sugar
- 4 chicken breasts
- 10 g cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 60 ml honey
- 30 ml rice vinegar
- 15 ml sesame oil
- 120 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
Step 2
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Step 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Step 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
Step 5
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
Step 6
While the chicken is grilling, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan.
Step 8
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Step 9
Serve the grilled chicken with the teriyaki sauce drizzled over the top.