Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful Baked Chicken in a delicious Sweet Teriyaki Marinade that’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Garnish:
- sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, and marinate in the fridge.
- Bake: Preheat oven, transfer chicken to a baking dish with marinade, and bake until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest, spoon extra sauce over, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken briefly at the end.
- This dish pairs well with rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
