Polynesian-inspired Teriyaki Chicken

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
2. 2.In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs and half of the teriyaki sauce. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3.Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. 4.Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together remaining teriyaki sauce and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
5. 5.Serve chicken thighs over a bed of rice, drizzled with thickened teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor extra flavor, you can add some pineapple chunks to the skewers when grilling the chicken.
• chevron_rightIf you don't have rice vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar instead.