Like many of us, I used to buy ready-made teriyaki marinade. The individual ingredients to make my own were too expensive, difficult to find at the shops, or I didn’t think I had time … I was wrong. Not only is this super easy and quick to get on the dinner table, but it’s also better value! The taste is authentic and better than any store-bought marinade I’ve tried. Plus, you get the satisfaction of knowing exactly what is in your homemade version! I love Chicken Teriyaki Bowls served just like this – with chicken teriyaki, rice, a few fresh veggies and some mayo – but feel free to change things up according to your preferences. You could even try this recipe with beef or tofu; it would be equally delicious!
The chicken can be marinated in the sauce and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight prior to cooking.
Yes, refrigerate the cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
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Elise says:
AMAZING everything I make from your recipes my children eat and rave about EVERYTHING! Easiest yummiest meal I added ginger to my bowl *chefs kiss
Nicole says:
Hi Elise, what a lovely comment, thank you so much!! 🥰 I am beyond thrilled that you are all enjoying the recipes! 🙌🏻 Nic x
Nina says:
I’ve made this recipie so many times because it is quick, easy and delicious – but now I serve with your cucumber ginger salad from your sticky soy chicken wing recipie – a great combo!
Nicole says:
Hi Nina, thanks so much for this great feedback. Love how you are mixing and matching the recipes! Wonderful! Thanks also for the rating, Nic x
Victoria O'Connor says:
I didn’t have chicken but I was dying to try this teriyaki sauce, so I made a vegetable stirfry with the sauce – amazing!!!! Total game changer!! Thanks Nicole!!
Nicole says:
Hi Victoria, this sounds amazing! I absolutely love to hear feedback like this … so happy you enjoyed the result of your clever tweak to use what you had. Thanks for the rating, Nic x
Susan says:
Thank you for this idea! Delicious teriyaki flavours on the chicken. My 2 and 5 year olds gobbled up way more than I was expecting. I had to use chicken breast, but it was still fine and not overly dry, and just diced cucumber instead of edamame to avoid another trip to the shops, but all came together nicely. Will make again.
Nicole says:
Hi Susan, I am especially thrilled when I get the thumbs up from little eaters, so I loved this feedback! Great work on using what you had in the fridge. Thanks for the rating. Nic x
Kaz says:
I made this for my family tonight and it was the bomb!!! Clean plates from all 3 kids!!! This will be on our regular rotation!
Nicole says:
Hi Kaz, three clean plates from three kids is the best compliment ever! So glad you all liked it. And thanks for rating the recipe. Nic x
Kara says:
This was excellent. I couldn’t find the teriyaki ingredients so ended up using a store bought variety (gasp!), but the cooking technique used here made it the best ever. Paired with carrots (we cooked ours), cabbage, edamame, sesame seeds, green onions, and the mayo/siracha, and it was delicious!
immyakers says:
My favourite recipe so far from your list! This chicken is absolutely delicious, super easy and I love it with the salad combo in the recipe. We like it with a bit of kewpie mayo and a bit of sriracha kewpie also. Will be on high rotation!