See the step by step recipe down in the recipe card. Love everything Teriyaki? Try these One Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles, One Pot Teriyaki Chicken, Rice and Vegetables or this Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken next! It’s no secret that we love a sweet and savory, sticky sauce over chicken here, like this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken, this Crockpot Pineapple Chicken or these Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs, and this Teriyaki Chicken is just as high on our list of favorites! It comes together so quickly and I love it for busy weeknights (or those weekends when you have a hundred projects on the go!). We usually serve it over this Instant Pot Brown Rice — I love that it basically cooks itself so I only have to watch one pan, but it is also delicious on its own with a salad or over noodles.
What is in teriyaki sauce?
Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese cooking sauce made up of soy sauce, sake and mirin, though the word “teriyaki” actually refers to the cooking method. Here is more information from an authentic source if you are looking to enlighten yourselves! This is my own take on teriyaki chicken, obviously, as the original usually includes sake or mirin, which aren’t ingredients we usually have. If you are looking for an authentic Japanese teriyaki recipe, please see the link above.
How to make Teriyaki Chicken:
Again, we are making this Teriyaki Chicken Canadian-style, so we are using a simple frying pan instead of a grill.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Soy sauce: I always choose low sodium soy sauce at the grocery store and add salt later if necessary. Water: water isn’t traditionally used in teriyaki sauce, but I like to add a little to mellow out the flavors. You could also use chicken or vegetable broth. Honey: a little sweetness to balance out the savoriness of the soy sauce. You can substitute with brown sugar or maple syrup if you desire. Vinegar: rice wine vinegar where available, but plain white vinegar works fine, too Garlic: fresh is best! I like to buy a jar of minced garlic as it can keep in the fridge for months and I don’t have to worry about chopping it Ginger: again, fresh is best, and you can buy jars of fresh minced ginger, too! Corn Starch: to thicken the sauce slightly so that it coats the chicken nicely.
Can I make Teriyaki Chicken in the slow cooker?
Absolutely! Simply pour the chicken and the sauce right in the crockpot, and cook on low for 2 hours. I know that doesn’t seem like a lot, but trust me! 2-3 hours on low for cubed chicken is plenty of time, and it means it won’t be overcooked and dried out.
Can I make Teriyaki Chicken in the oven?
Yes again! This Teriyaki Chicken would be great baked in the oven with whole chicken breasts, just like this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken. Simply pour the sauce over the whole chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake at 400 for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Create an account easily save your favorite content, so you never forget a recipe again. Register Now Tag @thereciperebel or hashtag #thereciperebel — I love to see what you’re making!
