Introduction
Teriyaki chicken is a Japanese dish that is typically made with chicken that has been marinated in a soy sauce and mirin mixture, and then grilled or broiled. The chicken is often served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
-1 lb chicken breast, cut into small strips
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon mirin
-1 teaspoon honey
-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-3 green onions, thinly sliced
-Cooked rice, for serving
-Steamed vegetables, for serving
Method
1. In a large resealable bag, combine the chicken strips, soy sauce, mirin, honey, ginger, and garlic. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and green onions.
4. Grill the chicken strips for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Brush the chicken with the green onion mixture during the last few minutes of cooking.
5. Serve the chicken strips with cooked rice and steamed vegetables.
Potential changes & improvements
-You could use a different type of protein in this recipe, such as shrimp, tofu, or steak.
-The vegetables can be changed to whatever you have on hand or what you prefer. Some other good options include broccoli, peppers, and mushrooms.
-If you want a little more of a sauce, you could mix together some additional soy sauce, mirin, and honey.
What other food it works well with
-Rice
-Vegetables
-Noodles
Common Mistakes
-Not letting the chicken marinate long enough. The longer you let it marinate, the more flavorful it will be.
-Not preheating the grill or grill pan. This will result in the chicken taking longer to cook, and it may not cook evenly.
-Not using enough oil. This can cause the chicken to stick to the grill or grill pan.
Nutritional Information
-Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
-Calories: 273
-Fat: 10 g
-Saturated fat: 2 g
-Cholesterol: 72 mg
-Sodium: 792 mg
-Carbohydrates: 14 g
-Fiber: 1 g
-Sugar: 7 g
-Protein: 28 g
Allergens
-Soy
-Mirin
-Honey
-Garlic