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The Best Teriyaki Chicken Marinade

This 3-ingredient marinade is coming to the rescue when you can't take one more bite of bland, boring chicken. Before that chicken goes on the skillet, the grill, or in the oven, douse it in this mega flavor (and still really healthy) marinade and your taste buds will be so happy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1½ pounds chicken breast or thighs

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bag or bowl (big enough to fit your chicken in).
  • Stir (or shake, if you’re using a bag) the marinade until it’s well mixed.
  • Submerge the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least an hour, or up to overnight.

Notes

You can marinate teriyaki chicken for too long. I’d stick with 12 hours or less to avoid the fibers in the chicken breaking down TOO much, causing a mushy end product.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg