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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make dish of juicy chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce, grilled to perfection for a flavorful and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce make sure it's halal-friendly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Pepper
For the chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts
For garnish
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve some for basting) and place it on the grill.
  3. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Baste with reserved marinade a couple of times during cooking.
  5. Once grilled, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serving
  1. Slice the chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve it over rice, stir-fried vegetables, or enjoy it on its own.

Notes

For extra juiciness, use halal-friendly chicken thighs instead of breasts. Avoid overcooking to prevent drying, and ensure grill grates are clean and well-oiled.