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Loaded with sweet and tangy teriyaki flavor, this Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is my families new favorite way to enjoy grilling in the summertime. Everyone of my kids gobbled it up like it was sweet dream pie. Or sweet dream chicken, actually. Which is what it is, my friends. Sweet Dream Chicken. Tender, juicy and oh so fabulous. We ate it a few weeks ago, for the first time, over a bed of warm white rice, which was fantastic. I made it again a couple of days ago, sliced the chicken up and added it to an asian style green salad and drizzled a Sweet Teriyaki Vinaigrette over the top. Sound kind of weird? It wasn’t. It was the bomb, baby. Truly. Recipe for the dressing and salad coming up tomorrow.
Until then…make this chicken, gang. It’s sure to please.
1. Place the cold water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch and sesame oil into a large skillet. Whisk it together until well combined.
2. Place the skillet on the stove top and heat the mixture over medium high heat. Stir it while it heats up. Bring it to a simmer and allow it to cook for 2 minutes, or until dark and thick.
3.Remove from the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
4. To make the marinade, stir together 1 C of the prepared and cooled teriyaki sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Pour it carefully into a large freezer safe ziploc bag.
5. Place the remaining teriyaki sauce into fridge.
5. Add the chicken thighs to the bag and spread the marinade over the chicken as evenly as possible. Close tightly and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
6. Heat your grill to 350 degrees. Place a large piece of foil onto the grill. Drizzle a bit of olive oil onto the foil. Place the chicken onto the foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and grill until the juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink. Discard the marinade.
7. Reheat the leftover teriyaki sauce and drizzle it over the hot chicken.
hi Jamie , in this recipe do you tenderize the chicken so that it cooks faster ? its just in the picture the chicken looks thinner than a usual chicken thigh, thanks.
Jamie,
This recipe looks great, but doesn’t say whether the chicken thighs are bone-in or boneless, or an approximate length of time they should be cooked. I’m guessing from the shape that they’re boneless, but would appreciate knowing for sure so that I can try them over Memorial Day weekend. Thanks much!
Diane
Jamie, why does your chicken have grill marks when you put foil on the grill ? It will burn, won’t it, if you put the chicken directly on grill ?? Just wondering.
Mmm, that looks good. I haven’t had teriyaki chicken in ages.
I just made this for Alan, and he said it was the best Teriyaki chicken he’s ever had!!!
Bonny,
So happy to hear it! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
All the best,
~Jamie
hi Jamie , in this recipe do you tenderize the chicken so that it cooks faster ? its just in the picture the chicken looks thinner than a usual chicken thigh, thanks.
Hi Molly,
No need to tenderize the thighs. They will cook up nicely on their own.
All the best,
~ Jamie
How or where can I get the nutritional count (calories, carbs, sugars, etc) for this or any of your recipes? Thanks
Jamie,
This recipe looks great, but doesn’t say whether the chicken thighs are bone-in or boneless, or an approximate length of time they should be cooked. I’m guessing from the shape that they’re boneless, but would appreciate knowing for sure so that I can try them over Memorial Day weekend. Thanks much!
Diane
Hi Diane,
Thanks for your comment. I used boneless chicken thighs. I cooked them for about 10 minutes per side.
Best of luck to you!
~Jamie
Jamie, Can boneless chicken breasts or tenders be substituted for the boneless thighs? Thanks!
Hi Valerie,
Thanks for your question. Tenders would work out well, but I’m afraid chicken breasts would be too dry.
Best of luck!
~Jamie
Jamie, why does your chicken have grill marks when you put foil on the grill ? It will burn, won’t it, if you put the chicken directly on grill ?? Just wondering.