Teriyaki

Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking technique in which meat or vegetables are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. While the word "teriyaki" is often used to refer to dishes that are grilled or broiled with this glaze, it can also refer to the glaze itself, or to a marinade used in preparation for grilling.

The origins of teriyaki are uncertain, but it is thought to have arisen in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) as a way to preserve food. The soy sauce and sugar in the glaze would have helped to keep the food from spoiling, while the mirin would have added flavor and a glossy sheen.

Over time, the cooking technique spread from Japan to other parts of Asia, and the teriyaki glaze became popular as a marinade for grilled meats. It eventually made its way to the West, where it has become a popular cooking method for chicken, steak, and seafood.

Advice

chicken

When making teriyaki chicken, it is important to use quality ingredients. Start by marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger for several hours in the refrigerator. When you are ready to cook the chicken, heat up a large skillet on medium-high heat and add a bit of oil. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook until it is browned and cooked through. Make sure to stir the chicken often to prevent it from sticking to the pan. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat and add the marinade to the pan. Simmer the chicken and marinade until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is well coated. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Teriyaki Sauce

  • ginger
  • water
  • garlic
  • water
  • tamari soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • brown sugar
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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sesame seed
  • panko breadcrumb
  • cornstarch
  • light brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • vegetable oil
  • egg
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • broccoli
  • ground chicken
  • soy sauce
  • mirin
  • ginger
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • white rice
  • green onion
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken

  • ginger
  • apple cider vinegar
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • light brown sugar
  • black pepper
  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • sesame seed
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Chicken Teriyaki

  • sesame oil
  • peanut oil
  • chicken thigh
  • sushi rice
  • mirin
  • soy sauce
  • light brown sugar
  • sake
  • gingerroot
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Teriyaki Sauce

  • honey
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • light brown sugar
  • red pepper flake
  • rice vinegar
  • cornstarch water
  • ginger
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Teriyaki Salmon (Whole30)

  • avocado oil
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • water
  • arrowroot
  • garlic
  • coconut amino
  • ginger
  • salmon
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Teriyaki Chicken

  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • ginger
  • oil
  • light brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • honey
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch water
  • hot rice
  • broccoli
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Easy Teriyaki Meatballs

  • garlic powder
  • sesame oil
  • egg
  • water
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • milk
  • black pepper
  • ground beef
  • onion
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • tbl cornstarch
  • light brown sugar
  • green onion
  • broccoli
  • white
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Asian Teriyaki Meatballs

  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • cornstarch
  • ginger
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • garlic
  • water
  • white pepper
  • soy sauce
  • milk
  • brown sugar
  • ginger
  • hoisin sauce
  • honey
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • egg
  • panko bread crumb
  • sesame seed
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Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon

  • cornstarch
  • water
  • brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • pepper
  • garlic
  • ouncsalmon
  • green onion
  • sesame seed
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Easy Beef Teriyaki

  • flank steak
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • mirin
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • oil
  • brown sugar
  • fish sauce of
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki

  • water
  • cornstarch
  • mirin
  • red chili flake
  • honey
  • soy sauce paste
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • rice
  • vegetable
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Teriyaki Tofu

  • cilantro
  • onion
  • tofu
  • brown sugar
  • canola oil
  • sake
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
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Best Ever Teriyaki Chicken

  • apple cider vinegar
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • brown sugar
  • water
  • chicken thigh
  • salt
  • sesame seed
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Teriyaki Salmon

  • sriracha
  • garlic
  • cornstarch
  • black pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • ginger
  • water
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • salmon
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Sheet Pan Salmon Teriyaki

  • orange bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • cornstarch
  • garlic powder
  • brown sugar
  • green bean
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • salmon
  • broccoli
  • carrot
  • white vinegar
  • sesame seed
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Easy Chicken Teriyaki

  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • ginger
  • salt
  • brown sugar
  • rice vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken breast
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
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Teriyaki Meatballs

  • milk
  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • sesame seed
  • sherry
  • ginger
  • egg
  • salt
  • brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • ~ green onion
  • cilantro
  • honey
  • spice
  • bread crumb
  • cornstarch
  • ~ water
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Beef Teriyaki

  • honey
  • mirin
  • oil
  • sake
  • cornstarch
  • onion
  • shabu shabu beef
  • orange juice
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
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Teriyaki Chicken

  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • ginger
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • brown sugar
  • chicken thigh
  • salt
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Teriyaki Sauce

  • chili paste
  • cornstarch
  • lime juice
  • ginger
  • honey
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
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Sweet Island Teriyaki Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • ginger spice
  • sesame seed
  • brown sugar
  • pineapple
  • soy sauce
  • onion powder
  • pepper
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • salt
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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

  • water
  • corn starch
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • black pepper
  • ginger
  • chicken breast
  • green onion
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Crispy Teriyaki Tofu

  • TO SERVE
  • cashew
  • rice
  • bean sprout
  • broccoli
  • spring onion
  • salt
  • egg
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • tofu
  • black sesame seed
  • panko breadcrumb
  • white sesame seed
  • TERIYAKI SAUCE
  • garlic
  • cornflour
  • pineapple juice
  • soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • ginger
  • brown sugar
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Chicken Teriyaki

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  • vegetable oil
  • chicken
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20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken

  • chicken breast
  • cornstarch
  • peanut oil
  • batch teriyaki sauce
  • garlic
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • honey
  • mirin
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame seed
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
soy sauce
garlic
ginger
cornstarch
water
honey
brown sugar
mirin
green onion
salt
sesame seed
chicken breast
sesame oil
sugar
salmon
garlic powder
black pepper
broccoli
sake
light brown sugar
rice vinegar
pepper
egg
chicken thigh
olive oil
apple cider vinegar
onion
rice wine vinegar
vegetable oil
pineapple juice
red pepper flake
peanut oil
orange juice
cilantro
oil
onion powder
pineapple
avocado oil
milk
ground beef
panko bread crumb
ground pork
tofu
carrot
teriyaki sauce
chicken
flank steak
panko breadcrumb
bell pepper
ground chicken
canola oil
cornstarch water
ketchup
japanese wine
rice
vegetable
sriracha
chili paste
lime juice
tamari soy sauce
white rice
conventional white rice
dark brown sugar
fresno chile pepper
lime
sushi rice
gingerroot
sweet rice wine
buckwheat
hot house
lime juice zest
edamame
arrowroot
coconut amino
teriyaki sauce marinade
hot rice
tbl cornstarch
white
canal house teriyaki sauce
chinese 5-spice powder
white pepper
hoisin sauce
hot grain rice
ouncsalmon
fish sauce of
red chili flake
soy sauce paste
chicken breasts bite
coconut aminos teriyaki sauce
arrowroot powder
oyster sauce
cinnamon
dole pineapple tidbit
orange bell pepper
green bean
white vinegar
sherry
~ green onion
spice
bread crumb
~ water
edamame bean
all purpose flour
tamari sauce
clementine juice
yellowtail
gluten soy sauce
paprika
panko
parmesan cheese
onion salt
shabu shabu beef
lemon juice
scallions light
ginger spice
corn starch
bourbon
cashew
bean sprout
cornflour
black sesame seed
white sesame seed
spring onion
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sweet sherry

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • soy sauce 45%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 32%
  • mirin 32%

Usual Ingredients

  • brown sugar 23%
  • cornstarch 23%
  • ginger 23%
  • salt 23%