Teriyaki Chicken with Pickled Cucumbers Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Chicken with Pickled Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups mirin; 1 cup sake; 1 cup soy sauce; 1 cup pineapple juice; 6 tablespoons sugar or honey, plus 1 tablespoon; 1 (3 to 4-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into coins; 3/4 cup rice vinegar; Pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt plus extra salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning; 2 English cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 bone-in chicken breasts; 4 drumsticks; 4 chicken thighs

Servings: persons

2 cups mirin
1 cup sake
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
6 tablespoons sugar or honey, plus 1 tablespoon
1 (3 to 4-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into coins
3/4 cup rice vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt plus extra salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning
2 English cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 bone-in chicken breasts
4 drumsticks
4 chicken thighs

1
Heat grill to medium.
2
Whisk together the mirin, sake, soy sauce, pineapple juice, 6 tablespoons sugar or honey, and ginger in a medium saucepan and cook on the grates of the grill until the sugar has melted and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool completely.
4
Whisk together the rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
5
Add the cucumbers and stir to combine.
6
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7
Heat grill to medium.
8
Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper.
9
Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes.
10
Brush with some of the teriyaki sauce, turn over, and continue grilling and brushing with the sauce every few minutes until cooked through, about 25 more minutes.
11
Transfer to a platter with the marinated cucumbers and serve.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups mirin, 1 cup sake, 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Teriyaki Chicken with Pickled Cucumbers 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.

Teriyaki Chicken with Pickled Cucumbers

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