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Home > Chicken + Poultry Recipes

Chicken Teriyaki

BY :Bebs | Published: 06/17/ 2020 | Updated:06/25/ 2020 | 13 Comments

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5 from 6 votes
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Crispy skin yet tender-juicy meat drizzled with sweet-savory sauce,- this Chicken Teriyaki Recipe is indeed a delicious mix of contradictions that you will love. More so because it is so easy to make!

chickine teriyaki served with rice

  • What is Teriyaki?
  • Teriyaki Sauce and Its Ingredients
  • More Teriyaki Options
  • Easy Teriyaki Chicken

What is Teriyaki?

Teriyaki is a famous Japanese cooking technique where the meat is usually broiled or grilled and served with a glazed sauce. The term itself is derived from two Japanese words- Teri and Yaki. Teri refers to the gloss or sheen in the sauce created by the sugar, while Yaki simply means to grill or to broil.

Teriyaki Sauce and Its Ingredients

Teriyaki sauce is made from four basic ingredients, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and ginger. While three out of these four ingredients are very familiar to a lot of us, some may not know much about mirin.

Mirin is a Japanese rice wine used for cooking. It is similar to Sake but it has more sugar and less alcohol content in it. I get a lot of questions about substituting Sake for Mirin- this is fine, as long as you are aware of the difference between the two. Remember- while Marin is purposely made for cooking, Sake is made as an alcoholic drink that can be used for cooking as well.

I substituted sugar with honey on this recipe. Though both are considered sweeteners, honey is sweeter so I used less of it. Honey has more health benefits compared to processed sugar as it contains minerals, amino acids, and is a good source of antioxidants.

You will also notice that my recipe below does not have ginger on it but feel free to use it if you want to. I would say that it is more apt to use it for fish teriyaki recipes.

teriyaki chicken on a bowl of rice

More Teriyaki Options

I opted to use chicken thighs for this recipe because I wanted to have crispy chicken skin with the tender meat. I personally prefer using the thigh versus breast part as it packs more flavor and is juicier, making it perfect for frying.

If you do not like chicken in general, don't fret! Teriyaki sauce can be paired with an array of options. You can use fish like tuna, mackerel, salmon, and trout. If you prefer other meats, you can also use pork, lamb, and beef. This is a very versatile sauce that goes well with a lot of food.

You can serve this chicken teriyaki as rice toppings and with some green vegetables like steamed broccoli or pak choi. I like garnishing mine with thinly sliced fresh green onions stalk because it adds more crispiness from the already crispy chicken skin. It gives every mouthful a refreshingly good taste.

recipe for teriyaki chicken

More Japanese food for you...

If you are still in the mood for more scrumptious Japanese food after trying this Chicken Teriyaki Recipe, try these:

Japanese Rice Omelette
Omurice – a classic westernized-Japanese comfort food often seen in Asian diners and cafes
Kani Salad
This  Kani Salad is quite refreshing with sweet notes from ripe mangoes that is a contrast to the lightly savory flavors of Kani and creamy Japanese mayo
Fluffy souffle pancakes with jam on top and fruits.
This fluffy, jiggly Japanese Pancake or Souffle Pancake is your comfort food taken to another level.

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Easy Teriyaki Chicken

5 from 6 votes
Sweet and savory sauce, crispy yet tender meat, this Chicken Teriyaki Recipe is indeed a delicious mix of contradictions that you will love.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Marinating Time 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thigh with skin or chicken breast -about 4-5 pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoon mirin
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil - for frying
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds - for garnishing
  • 1 stalk green onions - sliced thinly for garnishing

TERIYAKI SAUCE

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Combine chicken, salt, sugar, and mirin in a bowl and mix well. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • While waiting, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook until reduced by half and slightly thicker. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken with the skin side first for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Then turn and do the same on the other side.
  • Transfer chicken to a chopping board and cut into bite-size. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with teriyaki sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top and some green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 26gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 1527mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 138IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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This recipe was originally published in Novem 2017. Updated in August 2020 to include new photos, more tips, and a recipe video.

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  1. S Walker says

    June 20, 2022 at 11:54 am

    The sauce was bland and did not thicken as much so i added 2 tbsp brown sugar and corn starch slurry to thicken it a little bit more. 2 tsp salt on the marinate was too salty for me, i will cut it down to 1 tsp next time. Overall, my family loved the recipe!

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  2. Remy Perez says

    January 25, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    It is a very simple recipe to make and,it taste good. My family and friends like it very much.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm

      That's great, Remy! Thanks for the great review.

      Reply
  3. Cyrene says

    November 08, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    Finally found the perfect teriyaki recipe... my family loved it. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 14, 2020 at 12:51 am

      Glad you and the family like it! Thanks for the 5 star, Cyrene.

      Reply
      • Chrissie says

        January 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm

        5 stars
        What a great chicken teriyaki recipe! Tastes like something that would be served in a Japanese restaurant. Thank you!

        Reply
        • Bebs says

          May 20, 2021 at 11:55 am

          What praise! 😘 That is so nice of you, Chrissie.

          Reply
  4. Rose says

    July 14, 2020 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing this recipe. This will be my go-to teriyaki recipe from now on.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 11, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Happy that you like it, Rose.

      Reply
  5. Monica says

    July 08, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    It was so good. This has been the teriyaki recipe I have been wanting to cook for a long time. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 29, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      That is awesome! Glad you love it, Monica.

      Reply
  6. Mary Nichole says

    June 24, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing Recipe!! For the first time, I have tried this and it was just yum. We can make our tummy full of tasty chicken. Must try!!

    Reply
  7. A L says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Loved your very simple recipes. Have tried several of them.

    Reply

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