This teriyaki chicken marinade is a summer favorite in our house! So easy and it really makes juicy, flavorful chicken!
Curious to know…are you a hardcore griller or not so much?
By ‘hardcore’ I mean, are you out in the snow grilling up chicken all year long or do you save it for nice weather?
I totally admit that we save the grill for decent weather. I might grill out when it’s chilly, but if there is snow on the ground? Heck no. Not happening.
Which means that when warm weather rolls around, I am READY. TO. GO. Bring on the grilling!
This teriyaki chicken marinade is a favorite in our house. It is super easy for me to mix up and then the chicken soaks up so much flavor and comes out so juicy and perfect every time.
Grilled teriyaki chicken for the win!
How to make teriyaki chicken:
For this easy teriyaki chicken recipe, you’ll want to whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder.
Basic ingredients that any well-stocked kitchen should have!
You can also whisk in some red pepper flakes or sriracha, if you want to give this a little kick. My kiddos prefer the teriyaki chicken marinade without the heat though.
Pour the marinade over some chicken breasts or thighs and let that sit for a couple of hours in the fridge.
Heat the grill, pop on the chicken, and boom. Grilled teriyaki chicken for dinner!
More summer recipes below!
Watermelon Mint Salad: So refreshing and really easy!
Balsamic Chicken: So much flavor in this juicy grilled chicken!
Pineapple Coleslaw: Pineapple adds a great flavor to this slaw.
Cucumber Salad: One of my favorite summer side dishes!
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Add the soy sauce, water, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and onion powder to a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken in a large dish and pour the marinade over the top. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4-8 hours.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat, 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Sergio says
What a great idea! I’m going to fire up my grill today.
April says
I made this tonight and WOW, it’s sooooo good!! I let the chicken marinade for 4 hours and the flavor is amazing! Yum!
Sarah says
Love how easy this is! Will definitely by on rotation this summer!
Sue Ringsdorf says
I love trying to new marinades, and this one looks like a winner! Can’t wait!
mary ann says
Could you possibly make the marinade and put the chicken in the marinade in a zip lock bag. Freeze it and when you defrost it – it would already be marinated????????
Karly says
I think that would work great!
Jenna says
My husband has been known to grill in the dead of winter. In fact most superbowl weekends, he’ll go grill wings even if there is snow. Doesn’t phase him. Me on the other hand? Nope. I try to not leave the warmth when the weather gets nasty. This grilled teriyaki chicken looks fab btw! Adding it to our weekly meal plan next week.
Kathleen Fergen says
Can this be done in the oven? We don’t grill.
Karly says
I haven’t tried this in the oven. I think they’d be better off on the stove.
Maggie Martin says
I am one of those GRILL IT NOW people, I am out there in my parka and boots grilling away all year long. Love it
I haven’t tried this yet but it sounds great, maybe this coming weekend!
Thanks Karly,
Maggie
Karly says
Love it! I’m basically too wimpy for that, but much respect to the people who brave the snow for grilled goodness.
Chels says
It’s usually raining here in Oregon, so we save our grilling for decent weather – which we’re enjoying right now! I love teriyaki chicken. It’s so quick and easy!