Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This marinated chicken is delicious when grilled, and the char-grilled flavor takes it to a whole new level. Serve Grilled Teriyaki Chicken with your favorite stir-fried vegetables, rice, or side dishes for a fantastic meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (trim fat off)
Marinade
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, and green onions. Whisk until well combined—Reserve ½ cup of marinade in a sealed container for later.
- Place chicken thighs in a gallon-sized freezer bag. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Transfer to the refrigerator and marinate for 2-8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°
- Meanwhile, add 3 tbsp of water and cornstarch to a small bowl. Whisk until there are no lumps. Continue to whisk while pouring in reserved marinade.
- Brush the marinade on the chicken and continue to grill for 30 seconds.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg