Teriyaki Chicken Marinade
This quick and flavorful teriyaki chicken marinade brings together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to infuse juicy chicken with sweet and salty depth that's ready in no time.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for marinade
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- sesame seeds or chopped green onions optional garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over top, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat while chicken marinates.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used liquid for safety.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- Let rested chicken sit 5 minutes, then slice and serve with optional garnish.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with moisture for best results.