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Is teriyaki chicken healthy?

Teriyaki chicken costs about $1.83 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on mirin.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Neutral
It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.
Steadier blood sugar
In moderation
Go easy on mirin; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
In moderation
Go easy on mirin; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, chicken thigh in teriyaki chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

1 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Nothing here moves LDL much either way. Add the main ingredients, like “salmon, rice, spinach”.

What goes in (per portion)

chicken thigh
¼ lb
mirin
½ tbsp
green onion
¼ bunch
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is teriyaki chicken healthy?

Teriyaki chicken costs about $1.83 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on mirin.

Is teriyaki chicken good for high cholesterol?

It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

Is teriyaki chicken OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

In moderation. Go easy on mirin; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar.

Is teriyaki chicken OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is teriyaki chicken good for weight loss?

In moderation. Go easy on mirin; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss.

Is teriyaki chicken high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, chicken thigh in teriyaki chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does teriyaki chicken cost to make at home?

About $1.83 a serving, or $7.34 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make teriyaki chicken healthier?

Use less mirin, and add a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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