Chicken Teriyaki

This easy chicken teriyaki is marinated, then grilled, baked, or stir-fried to perfection! With a savory glaze of teriyaki sauce, it’s a better-than-takeout dish that’s perfect for chicken breast or chicken thighs. The marinade is made of just three ingredients—soy sauce, mirin, and sugar—delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors.

Ingredients

• Chicken:
  
  

  • ¾ lb chicken thighs or chicken breast (skin-on or skinless)
    
    

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    
    

  • 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
    
    

• Marinade & Sauce:
  
  

  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
    
    

  • ⅓ cup mirin
    
    

  • ⅓ cup sugar
    
    

  • 1 tsp minced garlic or ginger (optional)
    
    

Directions

1. Flatten the chicken to about ¾ inch thick for even cooking.
   
   

2. Combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Reserve half of the mixture for later use and marinate the chicken with the remaining mixture for at least 15 minutes (up to overnight in the fridge).
   
   

3. Grill/Pan-fry: Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the chicken skin-side down (if skin-on). Flip the chicken and cook the other side. During the last 3 minutes, add the reserved marinade, allowing it to reduce into a glaze. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
   
   

4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake chicken for 20-25 minutes. During the last 5-7 minutes, brush the reserved sauce over the chicken, allowing it to thicken.
   
   

5. Serve the chicken over steamed rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and spoon the remaining glaze over the chicken. Enjoy!
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 412 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 53g
  
  

• Protein: 35g
  
  

• Fat: 7g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 1g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 162mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1869mg
  
  

• Potassium: 494mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 43g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 41 IU
  
  

• Calcium: 23mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg