Description
Grilled teriyaki chicken brings tropical flavors straight to your dinner table with juicy, caramelized chicken that sings with sweet and tangy Hawaiian-style marinade. Tender chicken pieces glazed in homemade teriyaki sauce deliver a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Green onions
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Submerge 4 boneless chicken breasts completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Place the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Heat your outdoor grill to 400°F, creating a medium-high temperature zone for cooking.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid to prevent cross-contamination.
- Position chicken breasts directly on the preheated grill grates, avoiding overlapping.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on the first side, watching for nice grill marks and golden brown color.
- Carefully flip chicken and grill an additional 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean serving plate and let rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions over the chicken just before presenting to add a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours to prevent the meat from becoming too salty or tough.
- For extra flavor, reserve a small amount of marinade before adding raw chicken to brush on the grilled chicken as a glaze.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- If you don’t have a grill, this recipe works perfectly on a stovetop grill pan or under the broiler in your oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg