Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Name: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our grilled teriyaki chicken recipe features a simple homemade marinade that infuses the chicken with aromatic flavor. It's the perfect weeknight meal when served with rice or noodles.

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Cool for 10 minutes. Pour into a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 203 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 very lean meat.

This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Recipe Creator

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