Introduction
Chicken Teriyaki is a Japanese dish that typically consists of chicken that has been grilled or broiled and coated in a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, and it often has a slightly thick consistency. Chicken Teriyaki is a popular dish both in Japan and abroad, and it can be served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
-1 pound chicken breast, cut into small strips
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-2 tablespoons mirin
-2 tablespoons sugar
-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
-1 garlic clove, minced
-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
-Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Method
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
2. Place the chicken strips in a large resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken strips for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Serve the chicken strips over cooked rice or noodles.
Potential Changes & Improvements
-You could add some vegetables to the dish, such as peppers or onions.
-The chicken could also be baked in the oven instead of grilled.
-If you want a more authentic Japanese flavor, you could use sake instead of mirin.
What Other Food It Works Well With
-Chicken Teriyaki is often served with rice or noodles, but it would also be good with a salad or steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes
-One common mistake is to use too much soy sauce in the marinade, which can make the dish too salty.
-Another mistake is to not marinate the chicken for long enough, which can result in chicken that is not as flavorful.
Nutritional Information
-Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
-Calories: 400
-Fat: 22 g
-Saturated fat: 2.5 g
-Cholesterol: 70 mg
-Sodium: 1260 mg
-Carbohydrates: 17 g
-Fiber: 0 g
-Sugar: 10 g
-Protein: 28 g
Allergens
-Soy
-Mirin
-Sugar
-Ginger
-Garlic
-Vegetable oil
-Rice
-Noodles