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Easy Chicken Teriyaki

Last updated on June 28, 2019. Originally posted on March 15, 2016 by Lalaine. 14 Comments

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Chicken teriyaki with moist meat, full flavor, and from-scratch teriyaki sauce. It’s a breeze to make and is sure to please the whole family!

This chicken teriyaki bowl is a perfect dinner with rice and broccoli.

I initially planned to do a separate post when I have more time to write in detail but I am too excited to wait, I have to tell you now.

I QUIT MY JOB TO BLOG FULL TIME.

Whew! Just typing those last eight words gave me goosebumps! After years of dreaming about it and months of talking about it, I can’t believe I finally gathered my (figurative) balls to make the jump.

Perfectly moist chicken is complimented by the most delicious teriyaki sauce.

Making this decision was certainly not easy. I mulled and mulled, and mulled again over it for a loooong time. I am terrified as heck to lose the cushion of a regular paycheck yet I am beyond ecstatic to be able to live my passion and make the most of the business I’ve slowly built these last three years. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my known existence cooking, shooting and writing about food! I am so looking forward to exploring and sharing more delicious recipes with you.

For the next two weeks, however, I will be nose deep in tightening up loose ends at work to ready my department for whomever I pass the torch to. For the next two weeks, as I work many odd hours, it will be fast and easy meals such as this chicken teriyaki on our dinner table.

This chicken teriyaki bowl is a healthier version of your favorite takeout dinner.

With succulent meat and full flavor, you won’t believe what a breeze this chicken teriyaki is to make. Boneless chicken thigh or leg meat are marinated in a simple from-scratch teriyaki sauce and then finished off in the oven until tender and delicious. The chicken can also be pan-fried, if you’re pressed for time, or grilled over hot coals if time and weather permits. Whatever way you go, these moist chicken morsels piled high over mounds of fluffy rice (and steamed broccoli, yes, please!) are a sure dinner win.

As I find the meat sufficiently seasoned from the marinade, I usually go light on the teriyaki sauce. Just a dab here and there to lightly moisten my rice. G, on the other hand, drowns his chicken like crazy, you’ll wonder if he’s having chicken with teriyaki sauce or teriyaki sauce with chicken. The amount of teriyaki sauce in the recipe allows about 1 tablespoon per serving but can be easily doubled. Enjoy!

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Chicken Teriyaki

5 from 2 votes
Chicken teriyaki with moist meat, full flavor, and from-scratch teriyaki sauce. It's a breeze to make and is sure to please the whole family!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken teriyaki, Teriyaki bowl
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Onion Rings and Things

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thigh or leg meat
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and grated
  • salt to taste

For the Marinade

  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons light soy sauce (I used Kikkoman)
  • 4 tablespoons mirin
  • 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Gently rub the surface of chicken with grated ginger and salt. Let stand for about 20 to 30 minutes. Using a paper towel, wipe off any stray bits of ginger on skin.
  • In a bowl, combine water, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Stir until well dissolved. Add chicken and toss to fully coat. Transfer the chicken including marinade into a plastic resealable bag and seal, pressing out as much air from the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or 4 hours for best results.
  • Drain chicken from marinade, discarding liquid. Cover baking sheet with foil and set aside.  Arrange meat in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and bake, uncovered in a 400 F oven for about 20 to 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in the middle of chicken reads 165 F. Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool before slicing into pieces. 
  • In a small bowl, combine teriyaki sauce ingredients: dark soy sauce, mirin, sake, and honey. Stir until well-combined and set aside. Drizzle chicken teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Adapted from No Recipes

Nutrition

Serving: 88g | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 10.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 8.6g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Teriyaki
Amount Per Serving (88 g)
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 2.5g16%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 608mg26%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 11.5g4%
Sugar 8.6g10%
Protein 10.6g21%
Vitamin A 100IU2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
With moist meat, full flavor and from-scratch teriyaki sauce, this chicken teriyaki is a breeze to make and sure to be a family favorite.

 

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  1. Courtney Andrews says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Teriyaki is probably my all-time favorite sauce! I love it on several different kinds of protein. I also love that it masks the taste of vegetables 🙂

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 11, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I am also in love with teriyaki and how it pairs well with most meats and veggies 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sherrie Allbritten says

    August 14, 2017 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Another recipe of yours that I will send to my husband. I am sure he will be making this one!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks a lot, Sherrie. You and your husband enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Oyinkan says

    August 14, 2017 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    First of all, congrats on taking the leap to do what you love full time, second of all, I used to love chicken teriyaki then I stopped eating meat lol

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks Oyinkan. It has been quite a journey but I am loving every moment of it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Apolline Adiju says

    August 13, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    My daughter loves Chicken Teriyaki. I am going to try your recipe too. It looks yummy.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you, Apolline. I hope your daughter loves it.

      Reply
  5. Nicole V says

    August 13, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    Congrats on taking such a huge leap! Wishing you the best. The dish looks really good! I want to try and make that sauce to put over my tofu!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Thank you, Nicole! Tofu will be delicious with it!

      Reply
  6. Cocoa says

    August 13, 2017 at 5:05 am

    Very easy to make. This was my go to dish in college since it could be mase so quickly. Love the fact that you made your own Teriyaki sauce. I will try out that sauce recipe and see how it goes.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks, Cocoa! It is simple,easy and tasty ?

      Reply
  7. Gin says

    March 18, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Congrats on your big move! 😀

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      March 20, 2016 at 2:21 am

      Thank you, Gin. 🙂

      Reply

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