Teriyaki Chicken Marinade Recipe Perfect For Grilling Or Baking

This Teriyaki Chicken Marinade is one of my favorite chicken marinades. It is perfectly sweet, salty, and savory. It works great for chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Sometimes we even make a teriyaki salmon with it. Plus, use my trick of boiling the marinade after you marinate the chicken to make a delicious sauce!

Teriyaki Chicken Marinade Ingredients

Soy Sauce – you can use regular or low sodium soy sauce. For a gluten-free alternative, use tamari or coconut aminos. Brown Sugar – you can also use half brown sugar half honey. Water – for a tropical twist, use pineapple juice instead of water. Worcestershire Sauce – just a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce gives this marinade a little zing. You can also use rice vinegar, rice wine vinegar, mirin, or even a little sake! Garlic Fresh Ginger

Cooking Teriyaki Chicken and Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Our favorite way to cook teriyaki chicken is on the grill. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. You can also cook it in the oven. Add the chicken and half of the marinade to a baking dish. Bake at 425 for 50 minutes, brushing the marinade from the pan onto the chicken every 10 minutes. To make the the homemade teriyaki sauce, place the remaining marinade into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and then simmer for 10 minutes, whisking frequently. Don’t skimp on the simmer time – it is important to cook off any bacteria from the raw chicken. For a thicker sauce, mix a few tablespoons of cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Then add to the sauce and stir until it thickens.

What to Serve with Teriyaki Chicken

The most common way we serve teriyaki chicken is on a bed of white rice or brown rice with steamed broccoli. We also top the bowl with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and teriyaki sauce. Sometimes I slice the chicken into strips and make a stir fry with broccoli and carrots. Read More: 35+ Quick and Easy To Follow Dinner Ideas Your Family Will Surely Love