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!

Ann Kylie
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Bridgette Rodgers
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is easy to make. I served it with tortillas and guacamole, and it was a hit with my kids.


Davis Dc
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra pineapple to the sauce for a sweeter flavor.


Ebrahim Khalil
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


DARUL KHARAR
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is easy to make. I served it with tortillas and salsa, and it was a hit with my family.


Tushar Sarkar
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Martin Tadeo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Apon Chowdhury
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This recipe is amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


ezekiel adewole
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kaylan Mckeithan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken cooks quickly and the sauce is easy to make. I served it with tortillas and guacamole, and it was a hit with my kids.


Mohammad afzal Bawari
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious. I like to add a little extra pineapple to the sauce for a sweeter flavor.


celeste Martinez1
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and grilled vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.