Ginger Lime Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Ginger Lime Teriyaki Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 bone in chicken pieces; 1 3/4 cups soy sauce; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened with a knife; 2 scallions, thinly sliced green and white parts separated; 3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

6 bone in chicken pieces
1 3/4 cups soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened with a knife
2 scallions, thinly sliced green and white parts separated
3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Combine: soy sauce, lime peel, lime juice, garlic, scallion whites, ginger and honey in a heavy saucepan, stir until honey is dissolved.
2
Spoon half of this marinade of chicken in a baking dish.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour, turning twice.
4
Poke drainage holes heavy duty foil and set aside.
5
Add sugar to remaining marinade to create glaze.
6
Heat to boiling on medium high
7
Reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until glaze is thick and syrupy.
8
Let glaze cool and reserve 1/2 cup for serving.
9
Preheat grill to medium high
10
Place foil with holes on grill.
11
Drain chicken and discard marinade.
12
Brush sesame oil on both sides of chicken and place skin side down on foil.
13
Cook chicken 5 minutes on both sides, brushing both sides with glaze.
14
Continue grilling and basting 6 to 8 minutes until skin is dark golden brown, juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 170*F for breasts and 180*F for other pieces.
15
Discard leftover basting glaze.
16
Remove chicken from foil, drizzle remaining glaze over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion greens.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 bone in chicken pieces, 1 3/4 cups soy sauce, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Ginger Lime Teriyaki Glazed Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ginger Lime Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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