Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Overview
Baked Teriyaki Chicken is a straightforward oven-baked chicken dish coated in a sweet and savoury homemade teriyaki glaze made from soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. The sauce reduces and caramelises in the oven, creating a sticky, glossy coating that makes this one of the most satisfying and crowd-pleasing weeknight meals. This dish reflects the global reach of South African home cooking, where Japanese-inspired sauces and techniques have been adapted into everyday family meals alongside more traditional South African dishes. It is particularly popular for its ease and consistent results.
AFN Heritage Note
Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique, but this recipe represents its adoption into the South African home-cooking repertoire, where it has become a mainstream weeknight staple across the country. South Africa's food culture has always incorporated global influences, and Japanese-style glazed chicken dishes have found a comfortable home in South African family kitchens.
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and ground black pepper.
- 2
Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 3
Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.Brush chicken with the sauce.
- 4
Turn pieces over, and brush again.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 6
Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
- 7
Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.
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