Description
A deliciously flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection. Ideal for summer barbecues or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 cups soy sauce
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup mirin
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth, then adding the sugars, mirin, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Pound the chicken thighs to an even thickness and poke with a fork. Marinate in the mixture overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- While grilling, heat the remaining marinade in a saucepan until it thickens into a sauce.
- Serve the grilled chicken over rice with the thickened sauce, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: hawiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg