Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Teriyaki Chicken

With the incredible weather and Gods masterpiece of beauty in springtime all around us, I haven't spent much time in the kitchen. I'm spending every evening outside enjoying life! How wonderful is that? So who wants to spend time in the kitchen? Not me, but reality has set in and I'm back doing what I love indoors!

This Teriyaki Chicken dish is easy, full of wonderful flavor and texture. The brown sugar and honey adds a nice sweetness. You will crave this dish for its nice kick of spice from the ginger and pepper flakes. Serve it with your favorite veggie or salad and you are set for a delicious dinner, full of goodness.

I must say, I have been so touched by the emails from my foodie friends concerning my where abouts. Thank you all for your concerns and kindness. I feel the love! And for anyone wanting to know what I have planted in the garden, we have: cucumbers, anaheim peppers, jalapenos, bell peppers, roma tomatoes, early girl tomatoes, black cherry tomatoes, swiss chard, green beans, arugula, squash, zucchini, onions, basil, mint, sage and leeks. I will also be planting a lemon, peach and plum tree. Life is good!




Teriyaki Chicken
adapted from Ellie Krieger

1/4 cup Tamari low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3 garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press
2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs or breast
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Combine the soy sauce, sugar, sherry, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, turning once, for 1 hour. The chicken can be marinated for up to 4 hours.

Heat the broiler to high. Arrange the chicken on a broiler pan skin side down and broil until brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and broil until almost cooked through, about 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cook until the seeds turn golden brown and the chicken is done, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Note: if usuing chicken breast, cook longer.


Enjoy!

22 comments:

  1. Oh gosh I have such a weakness for Teriyaki dishes..this looks so amazing! I need to hunt around for low sodium soy sauce!

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  2. This sounds great! Can't wait to try it...this type pf chicken is a favorite of mine :)

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  3. I love teriyaki dishes because they are fast and easy to prepare. Your recipe sounds especially nice and healthier than most. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  4. Glad to see another post from you! It has been so warm and lovely here as well that I would rather be outside. I will be making these for us soon as my hubby loves teriyaki. These look scrumptious.

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  5. I made this last year and the flavor was fantastic. Thanks for reminding me of it so that I can revisit this tasty recipe!

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  6. I think the only teriyaki dishes I would like to eat would be homemade ones and yours sound absolutely perfect~

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  7. She's back and with a super yummy dish! I'm going to try this asap.

    Diana that's an impressive garden you're growing!
    ~ingrid

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  8. These look delicious and easy! Right up my alley right now. I may try this with our chicken wings. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. I love teriyaki chicken! This looks so fantastic.

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  10. This looks like fabulous teriyaki chicken!!! Oh Yum!!!

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  11. This looks and sounds absolutely delicious.

    I recently bought the low-sodium soy sauce against my husband's will and I do like it better then the regular stuff.

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  12. Diana I don't have a good teriyaki sauce. I'm printing this off right now. Thanks a bunch!

    Laura

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  13. this chicken has my name written all over it!! so yummy. and good for you spending your time outside, i've been doing the same thing, it's glorious after such a cold winter!

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  14. That is a delicious looking chicken dish. I love teriyaki sauce and think this would be a big hit with my family!

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  15. A garden; sigh. I am so jealous, but can't wait to see what you do with it.

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  16. Your teriyaki chicken looks fantastic, the sauce is excellent!

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  17. Lovely teriyaki chicken-gooey and fabulous!

    Nisrine

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  18. We love anything with teriyaki flavor! This looks simply delicious!

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  19. This looks perfect for spring! Also looking forward to pictures and updates about your garden! Mine is always a surprise - some years great, some years a disappointment. Let us know how yours is working out.
    Susan

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  20. mmm I haven't had teriyaki chicken in forever... I have to see if this recipe is in my Ellie cookbook. How could I not remember seeing this??

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  21. I never add rice vinegar to teriyaki chicken...got to try this innovation

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