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Teriyaki Chicken

Nothing beats a good BBQed Teriyaki fresh from the grill with a side of rice and mac salad. Brought to Hawaii from Japan, this recipe has been adopted by the islanders. Teriyaki is most commonly marinated with chicken thighs and beef.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian, Japanese
Keyword asian, bbq, charcoal, chicken, chicken thigh, grill, marinade, marinate, smokey, teri, teriyaki
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 10 chicken thighs
Author Tani Nakamitsu

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs skinless and boneless chicken thighs

Base Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1 ½ cups shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1 cup sugar

Other optional additions:

  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)
  • 2 stalks green onion

Instructions

  • Combine the shoyu, sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, MSG, and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add in the chicken thighs and make sure most of it has been covered in the sauce. Marinade for up to 4-24 hours covered in the fridge.
  • Grill or fry each side for about 4-5 minutes or until it has been cooked thoroughly.