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A serving of glazed teriyaki chicken with sesame seeds

Quick way to grow 4 Teriyaki Chicken recipes

A collection of four simple and delicious teriyaki chicken recipes that can be prepared quickly for diverse meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Teriyaki Chicken Base
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups rice cooked
Recipe 1: Classic Teriyaki
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
Recipe 2: Spicy Teriyaki
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
Recipe 3: Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Recipe 4: Pineapple Teriyaki
  • 0.5 cup pineapple chunks canned or fresh
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and marinate in teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  2. While chicken marinates, prepare rice according to package instructions.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Divide the cooked chicken into four equal portions for each recipe.
Recipe 1: Classic Teriyaki
  1. Serve one portion of chicken over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Recipe 2: Spicy Teriyaki
  1. In a separate pan, combine one portion of chicken with sriracha and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1-2 minutes to heat through, then serve with rice.
Recipe 3: Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki
  1. In a pan, sauté grated ginger and minced garlic for 1 minute, then add one portion of chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, serving with rice.
Recipe 4: Pineapple Teriyaki
  1. Combine one portion of chicken with pineapple chunks and pineapple juice in a pan, simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, and serve with rice.

Notes

Adjust spice levels in the Spicy Teriyaki recipe to your preference. Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned for a brighter flavor in the Pineapple Teriyaki. Each recipe yields one serving.