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Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

This Teriyaki Chicken Marinade combines savory soy sauce and sweet brown sugar for an irresistible flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts The star of the dish, these will soak in all the delicious flavors of the marinade.
For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds a punch of aroma and taste.
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce Gives the marinade its signature savory depth.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar Balances the saltiness of the soy sauce.
  • 2 tablespoon mirin or rice vinegar Adds a hint of sweetness and acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Gives it that authentic Asian touch.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Grill or Skillet
  • Resealable plastic bag or shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by mincing the garlic cloves and measuring each of the sauce ingredients.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin (or rice vinegar), minced garlic, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken and seal the bag or cover the dish tightly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  5. During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the reserved marinade over the chicken.
  6. Serve your delicious Teriyaki Chicken with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for an extra pop of color and crunch. For maximum flavor, let the chicken marinate for the full 24 hours if possible.

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