This grilled teriyaki chicken recipe is packed with flavor.
Boneless chicken is marinated in a simple sweet, and savory teriyaki sauce. This homemade sauce is super easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand; like orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
It’s easy to whip up, grills up beautifully and everyone loves it!
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- The homemade marinade is easy to make and packed with flavor.
- To make prep even faster, this recipe works well with a pre-made or homemade teriyaki sauce if you prefer.
- Chicken thighs are easy to cook and come out extra juicy (but you can use chicken breasts if you’d prefer).
- These reheat well, they’re great for salads or rice bowls. Slice them and add to wraps or even stir-fries.
Ingredients & Variations
Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a favorite for grilling because they always come out juicy. But if you prefer, chicken breasts can work beautifully as well. Pound the chicken breasts to ½-inch thick before marinating.
- Sweet & Tangy – Orange juice adds freshness, while honey helps the chicken caramelize. Ketchup adds a touch of tangy sweetness. Replace honey with maple syrup or brown sugar if needed. Pineapple juice can be used in place of orange juice.
- Flavor Boosters – Soy sauce adds salty umami, while green onions, garlic, and fresh ginger add a big boost of flavor.
How to Make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Just a few simple steps for this Teriyaki chicken.
- Prep marinade: Make the marinade and add it to a bowl or zippered bag.
- Marinate chicken: Add chicken and marinate for 2 hours or overnight (as per the recipe below).
- Cook: Grill chicken pieces until they are cooked through and no pink remains (discard unused marinade).
Serving Suggestions
This teriyaki chicken recipe is delicious hot off the grill but it is also great for meal prep!
- Pair grilled chicken teriyaki with an amazing rice recipe like garlic butter rice or fried rice.
- Make it into a Teriyaki bowl Panda Express-style, with a tangy slaw!
- Turn it into a yummy chicken sandwich with a couple of slices of grilled pineapple.
- Slice it and add it to a salad (with ginger dressing) or a wrap with shredded cabbage.
Leftover Chicken
Fridge: Keep leftover grilled teriyaki chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave or oven.
Freezer: Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
Marinade
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sweet rice wine optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- To make the marinade, in a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, green onion, ginger, rice wine, and garlic.
- If using chicken breasts, pound to ½-inch thickness with the flat side of a meat mallet. Chicken thighs do not need to be pounded.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and discard any marinade.
- Grill the chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through and no pink remains (165°F).
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree
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I made your grilled teriyaki chicken on July 4th. It was delicious and moist. I made additional double batch of marinade with minced jalapeno peppers and thickened it to serve as a sauce along with the grilled chicken.
That sounds delicious Marge! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
This was a great entree for our supper the other day! Easy to prep, simple to cook, and tasty to eat! Everyone enjoyed it, including our 5 year old grandson! It’s going on the list, thanks!
East, healthy, versatile family favourite. Even the most discerning palates will love it!
Delicious & easy. Thank you
I made this tonight with chicken thighs. It was delicious and easy! Will definitely make it again.
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe LB!
I was making jalapèno burgers with your fries, but saw these teriyaki chicken thighs and changed my mind. Tomorrow I’ll make the burgers and fries. Happy to have my next two dinners planned. Thank you
thanks holly i love chiken
Awesome
very good. I only marinated a little over 2 hours, but they were flavorful.
This the first time I am trying the. Crispy cutlets
How did they turn out for you, Rose?
Are the chicken thighs boneless, skinless? What about using boneless, skinless chicken breasts? Sounds delicious! I love a lot of your recipes Holly!
We use boneless chicken thighs in this recipe Cindy, but it would be delicious on chicken breasts as well. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly, just ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
Maybe raise the done temp to 170° then rove Frome grill and let Juices settle thighs take longer than any other part of the chicken and this really breaks it down to be Super Tender and juice they won’t get dry it’s kinda hard to over cook thighs …..Maybe pull some off at the lower temp and leave some on till the higher temp is reached and compare them
You are so right Jax! It is hard to overcook chicken thighs. They can be cooked to up to 180°F without drying out. Many think the higher temperature can yield better tenderness and flavor too.
Hi Holly,
How would this recipe change if I were to bake skinless boneless chicken thighs?
Thanks!
Hi Kiara, it shouldn’t change the cooking instructions but make sure the chicken is cooked uniformly to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
Everything looks delicious!
Thanks Carol!
Thanks, these recipes look amazing.
I can’t wait to try them.
Thanks Cecelia! Enjoy the recipes!
This looks and sounds delicious. I’m not much of a griller, but I do have a George Foreman grill, would it work?
While I haven’t tried it I’m certain it would work. You’ll just want to make sure the chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!