SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN (FAJITAS)

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We never thought to mix teriyaki chicken with sweet and sour vegetables, but we're sure thankful Allison did. The combination is fantastic. The saltiness from the chicken and the slight sweetness from the peppers and onions is an excellent fusion of flavors. This dish would go great served with tortillas or over a bed of Jasmine...

Provided by Allison Hazell

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

MEAT
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (not breasts)
TERIYAKI MARINADE
1 c low sodium soy sauce
2 clove garlic minced
2 tsp ginger
4 Tbsp brown sugar
1 whole lemon or lime thinly sliced
4 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp black pepper
SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS AND PEPPERS
1 Tbsp oil
3 c sliced onions in 1/4 inch (about 3 onions)
2 red bell peppers sliced 1/4 inch slices
2 green bell peppers sliced 1/4 inch slices
4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp sugar
GARNISH
fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. 8-24 hours before cooking, whisk together marinade ingredients.
  • 2. Marinate chicken thighs.
  • 3. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  • 4. Put oil for veggies into a large foil pan.
  • 5. Add all of the sliced onions and peppers. DO NOT ADD vinegar and sugar yet! Put foil cover over this veggie pan.
  • 6. Saute veggies in pan. Cover grill. Check and stir/turn periodically. Let veggies soften and start to brown just a bit.
  • 7. Put marinated chicken thighs on grill. These don't take too long... maybe 5 minutes on each side. Make sure they get glazy/crispy on the outside. But don't cook too long.
  • 8. Put to the side or on a top rack when you think they are done.
  • 9. Combine the vinegar and sugar.
  • 10. To the browned/sauteed veggies add vinegar and sugar, lighty mix.
  • 11. When sugar is melted and everything is mixed, add grilled chicken thighs... nestle them into the veggies. Cover grill and heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • 12. Sprinkle fresh parsley or cilantro on top for garnish (if desired) and serve!

Osakpolor Shekpe
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce next time.


Amogelang Manaka
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gifts-by-hand Cyndi Lee
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.


Elmer Luna
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The sauce was easy to make and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sarah Taylor
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Don Pablo
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Kendall Klein
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken or cooking it for less time.


Saydur Rahman
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still just as good the next day.


Nasrin Fariya
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Cdrsurya Cdr
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahes Basyal
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Alisha Rubab
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The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly! My only complaint is that the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste.


AlvinSus
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


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