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A serving of glazed teriyaki chicken with sesame seeds

Quick way to grow 4 Teriyaki Chicken recipes

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare four variations of delicious teriyaki chicken, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Chicken Base
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
For Recipe 1: Classic Teriyaki
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
For Recipe 2: Spicy Teriyaki
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
For Recipe 3: Pineapple Teriyaki
  • 0.5 cup canned pineapple chunks drained
For Recipe 4: Ginger-Garlic Boost
  • 1 tsp extra ginger grated
  • 1 tsp extra garlic minced

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • pan or oven

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Make Base Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the base sauce.
Marinate and Cook
  1. Divide the chicken into four portions, marinate each portion with the base teriyaki sauce, then cook in a pan or oven until done.
Classic Teriyaki Variation
  1. For the classic version, cook one portion of chicken with the base sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
Spicy Teriyaki Variation
  1. For spicy teriyaki, add sriracha and red pepper flakes to one portion of chicken with the base sauce before cooking.
Pineapple Teriyaki Variation
  1. For pineapple teriyaki, mix drained pineapple chunks with one portion of chicken and the base sauce before cooking.
Ginger-Garlic Boost Variation
  1. For a ginger-garlic boost, add extra grated ginger and minced garlic to the final portion of chicken with the base sauce before cooking.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spiciness and sweetness to your liking. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.