Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce, served with rice.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Teriyaki Sauce
Rice
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 2
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
Making the Teriyaki Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and water.
- 5
Cook the Sauce
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture starts to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Cooking the Rice
- 6
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 7
Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, 4 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Assembling the Dish
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve the glazed chicken over a bed of rice, drizzling more teriyaki sauce on top if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using.