Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring tender teriyaki chicken served over steamed broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it over steamed broccoli, drizzled with the thickened teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg