We love a good teriyaki take-out joint. A food box full of beautiful mahogany-colored grilled chicken tucked beside a mound of white rice! You can’t beat teriyaki chicken for simple, savory pleasures on the quick! But we also like to try our hand at making our own homemade chicken teriyaki. It’s easy, and the care you put into the simple preparations really shows in the end result. Here we’ve gathered together a multitude of our favorite teriyaki chicken recipes — including some fun variations on the theme — looking at you, teriyaki chicken meatballs!
Chef John's Chicken Teriyaki
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Here's Chef John's authentic Japanese version of chicken teriyaki, featuring a very simple marinade, with soy sauce, sake, and mirin as the base, plus brown sugar, ginger, and chopped green onions. You'll cook the chicken under the broiler until it's a beautiful, shiny mahogany color. "I've been looking for a recipe that taste just like the teriyaki joints in town and this was a winner," says Liz Brock.
Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
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Here's a quick and easy version of teriyaki that spruces up bottled teriyaki sauce with a little lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil. "Chicken breasts are marinated in teriyaki sauce, then grilled to a tasty finish," says prissycat. "Very easy and great for a hot summer's evening. Leftovers are great on a green salad or sandwich. Be sure to grill very hot and very fast!!"
Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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Here's one for the pressure cooker. There's no marinating with this recipe. Just combine the ingredients in the pressure cooker — dinner cooks in about 20 minutes. "I combined other teriyaki recipes to make up a yummy version for my favorite cooker: my electric pressure cooker," says LESLIESAMI. "I used a mix of boneless skinless thighs and chicken tenders. Serve with spaghetti or rice noodles and broccoli…YUM!!"
Baked Teriyaki Chicken
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Here's an easy recipe for baked teriyaki chicken thighs. The sauce is simple to make, and the meat becomes flavorful and tender while baking. Make a big batch with lots of rice for the side and you'll be set for workday lunches.
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch
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"Marinated in soy sauce, sake, and mirin, the chicken is grilled to sweet, smoky perfection and dipped in a refreshing, herby miso 'ranch' sauce that'll send your summer cookout guests into a frenzy," says Chef John. "The only bottles not invited to this party are bottled teriyaki sauces! Garnish with sesame seeds if desired."
Chicken Teriyaki Tacos
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Here's the fusion food we've been waiting for. "This recipe for chicken teriyaki tacos is like a symphony of flavors: savory and incredibly crispy chicken smothered in a rich teriyaki sauce, topped with a tangy Japanese cucumber salad, scallions, and spicy sriracha sour cream," says Hapanom.
Instant Pot® Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
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The quick marinade features brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and garlic. "This Instant Pot® recipe is perfect for a school night or whenever you need a quick dinner!" says Diana71.
Kevin's Teriyaki Chicken
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Here's a quick and easy chicken marinade with pineapple, soy sauce, and garlic. It's ready in minutes. "The chicken was moist tender and absolutely delicious," says LINDA MCLEAN. "I saved the marinade brought it to a boil simmered and then added cornstarch, which made a really nice sauce."
Easy Stovetop Chicken Teriyaki in Orange Ginger Garlic Sauce
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are quickly browned, then simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce flavored with orange marmalade and dry white wine. "This is the easiest and most delicious chicken teriyaki recipe for those who want a sauce that reminds them of takeout Chinese food, but prefer to cook at home," says LisaB.
Teriyaki Drumettes
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"Because it's boiled, this teriyaki turns into a great caramelized sauce that can be drizzled across the chicken and steamed white rice for a nice side dish," says Grosmcsrs. "This can be made with any kind of meat–drumettes make a great party item. Recipe doubles nicely."
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
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An easy teriyaki marinade for baked chicken wings gets its sweet tropical tang from pineapple juice. "This is my go to teriyaki wings recipe," says theharrower. "The longer they marinate the better. While baking the wings in the oven, I simmer the sauce on the stove with 1/4 cup of cold water and 1 Tbs of corn starch. Once finished I toss the wings in the sauce. You can also put pineapple rings on top of the wings half way through baking. They come out great."
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
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This easy and delicious slow cooker recipe for teriyaki chicken requires just 5 ingredients. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Lj rates it 5 stars: "Great change of pace while home-bound. Served over rice with chow mein noodles. Delicious and filling!"
Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Skewers
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These chicken thigh skewers come together so quickly that you'll have dinner on the table in no time at all," says Yoly. "Prep the day before, and dinner will be ready in 20 minutes. Serve over rice with some green veggies on the side for a complete meal."
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
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"Teriyaki sauce is made with sake or mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. It's mixed with fresh ginger and minced chicken to make these sweet and delicious chicken meatballs," says ZAYO. "A perfect combo with freshly steamed white rice and broccoli."
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