Best Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Steps:

• Place chicken, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours, turning every so often.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove chicken from bag, discarding any remaining marinade. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.

GRILLED HONEY-TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Begin by making the brine. Combine the water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, salt and thyme in a large resealable bag and swirl to dissolve the sugar. Add chicken pieces and allow to brine for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat grill to low-medium heat.
• Make teriyaki glaze: In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine teriyaki sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and simmer until rich and slightly reduced.
• Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Discard the brine. Add the chicken to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil and season with freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat and cook on a low-medium grill for 17 to 20 minutes per side until cooked through. Baste with teriyaki glaze for the last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking. Serve garnish with scallion threads (finely sliced scallions cut on the bias soaked in ice cold water), and toasted sesame seeds.

BAKED TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.

GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Steps:

• In storage bag, add the chicken & the teriyaki sauce. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• Heat the grill to 325-350 degrees. Oil the grates or use a vegetable spray. Grill the chicken on direct heat for 3 minutes per side with the lid open.
• Turn the heat completely off one one side of the grill for indirect cooking. Lay the chicken on that side. Shut the lid & continue cooking for 45 minutes or until done. The chicken is done when it registers 180 degrees with a meat thermometer.
• Take off the grill & cover it with foil. Let it rest 8-10 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Enjoy!

TERIYAKI GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine first seven ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 5 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 20 minutes. Turn; grill 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.