Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Recipes

MARINATED GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Ladle out 1/2 cup marinade (I like to leave most of the garlic and ginger bits in the bowl), and reserve the 1/2 cup in container in refrigerator.
• Place chicken in a gallon size resealable bag, pour remaining marinade over chicken. Seal bag while pressing out excess air, rub marinade over chicken (or marinate in a bowl).
• Transfer to refrigerator and let marinade 1 - 8 hours.
• Near the end of marinating preheat a grill over medium heat (about 375 degrees). Clean grill grates and brush lightly with oil.
• Grill chicken about 5 - 7 minutes per side (time will vary based on thickness and breasts will cook faster than thighs), until center registers 165 degrees.
• While chicken is grilling heat reserved 1/2 cup marinade mixed with 2 Tbsp water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let simmer about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Whisk together remaining 1 Tbsp water and the cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined, then whisk into sauce. Let cook about 30 seconds longer while stirring constantly. If needed you can season sauce with a little salt.
• Brush sauce over grilled teriyaki chicken. Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

TERIYAKI MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, oil, onions, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir together until sugar dissolves. Voila - marinade!

MARINATED GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Cut and discard any fat from chicken with kitchen scissors or knife. Rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Add meat, turning to coat both sides. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Heat to MEDIUM heat, which will take about 40 minutes for charcoal or about 10 minutes for a gas grill.
• Place chicken breast on grill. Cover and grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning once with tongs. If desired, brush chicken with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling. Grill until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the soy sauce, oil, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), squeeze out the air, seal tightly and massage gently to coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month; defrost in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
• To cook: Remove the chicken from the bag, letting any excess marinade drip off, and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, turning halfway through, until lightly charred, cooked through and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, about 12 minutes.

AWESOME 48 HOUR MARINATED TERIYAKI CHICKEN (NORM'S TERIYAKI)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, water, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
• Add green onions, ginger, and garlic to bowl.
• Add chicken pieces.
• Cover and marinate 48 hours.
• Grill chicken on low 9 minutes each side or until cooked all the way through. (Make sure to grill on low or, if broiling, broil away from the heat. The high sugar content of the marinade will cause the chicken to burn if it is cooked at too high a temperature).