• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Wendy Polisi
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Healthy Living
    • Essential Oils
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Terms of Service and Conditions
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Lifestyle
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Appliance » Blackstone Griddle Recipes

    30-Minute Blackstone Teriyaki Chicken

    5 from 8 votes
    Posted February 8, 2023 (last updated March 13, 2023) by Wendy Polisi

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly

    This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    When you are craving tender, juicy chicken in a rich teriyaki sauce, it doesn’t get any better than this Blackstone teriyaki chicken!  The homemade teriyaki sauce combines the perfect mix of sweet and spicy to give you a mouthwatering dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings.  Serve the chicken and vegetables alone, with rice, or with noodles.   No matter how you choose to serve griddled teriyaki chicken, it will certainly make for an unforgettable meal.

    Overhead photo of a square plate with Blackstone teriyaki chicken with a pair of chopsticks on the side of the plate and dishes of sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce beside it.

    If you're craving delicious, Asian-inspired cuisine that's bursting with flavor and easy to make, then look no further than Blackstone Teriyaki Chicken. This dish combines tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet teriyaki sauce with vegetables for an unforgettable flavor experience! 

    Whether you choose to serve this meal as a family dinner or prepare it for entertaining, everyone is sure to love its tantalizing aroma and distinctive taste. 

    Let us show you how simple it is to put together a simple yet scrumptious hibachi-style teriyaki chicken stir fry dish that will become part of your regular recipe repertoire!

    You Will Need

    Overhead photo of mirin, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken thighs, salt, pepper, avocado oil, red bell pepper, snap peas and sesame seeds..
    • Mirin: Mirin is a type of rice wine with a sweet flavor that's an essential ingredient in this teriyaki sauce. You can find it with the vinegar in the grocery store.
    • Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds a rich, salty flavor to the teriyaki sauce and can be either regular or low-sodium. Coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari are also great options if you are looking to avoid soy or gluten.
    • Water or Chicken Broth: This helps to thin out the sauce and add more flavor.
    • Sugar: This is used to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce.. I used white sugar, but brown sugar is also a great option.
    • Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps to thicken the teriyaki sauce, so it sticks to the chicken and vegetables.
    • Fresh Ginger: Fresh ginger gives a nice, zesty flavor to the sauce and helps to cut through the sweetness. If you like, a teaspoon of minced garlic is a nice addition to the sauce.
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: This help give a bit of heat to the sauce. Feel free to leave them out if you don't want any spice.
    • Chicken Thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are great for this dish because they stay juicy and tender when cooked. You could use boneless skinless chicken breast if you prefer.
    • Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper: These two simple ingredients help to season the chicken before cooking.
    • Avocado Oil: This oil has a high smoke point, making it great for cooking at higher temperatures like on the flattop griddle. You could also use vegetable oil.
    • Red Bell Pepper and Snap Peas: Feel free to substitute your favorite veggies when making teriyaki chicken on the Blackstone. Zucchini and yellow onion are great options.
    • Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds: These ingredients give a delicious nutty flavor and texture to the dish. Feel free to sprinkle them on top of your finished teriyaki bowls.

    Once you have all of these ingredients, you're ready to make teriyaki sauce and cook the chicken and vegetables on the Blackstone.   

    Step by Step Instructions

    First, make the teriyaki sauce by combining the mirin, soy sauce, water or chicken broth, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium low heat. 

    Cook until thickened.

    Overhead photo of mirin, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
    A saucepan with homemade teriyaki sauce being whisked.

    You can do this ahead of time; make sure if you refrigerate the sauce to let it come back to room temperature before proceeding with making Blackstone chicken teriyaki.

    Next, season the chicken with salt and pepper. I like to do this an hour ahead (or up to a day) if I have time.

    Seasoned chopped chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Chicken thighs, snow peas, and sliced red pepper on a Blackstone griddle.

    Preheat your griddle to medium heat and oil it well.  Resist the temptation to crank up the heat on your flat top grill too high because the sugar in the sauce will burn easily.

    Add the chicken and veggies and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the sauce. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.

    Lightly charred chicken thighs on a Blackstone flattop griddle.
    Teriyaki sauce being poured on top of chicken on a Blackstone griddle.

    Drizzle with sesame oil and stir well. 

    Transfer to a bowl or plate.  Serve with remaining teriyaki sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

    Tips & Tricks

    • Avoid the temptation to use medium-high heat.  The sugars in the sauce will burn if your griddle is too hot.  (And this can happen on a Blackstone much quicker than a stovetop.)
    • If you don't have mirin, you can substitute rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar mixed with a tablespoon of sugar.
    • If your teriyaki sauce is too thin, add a little more cornstarch to thicken it up.
    • For extra flavor and crunch, consider topping your teriyaki bowls with toasted sesame seeds, green onions,  and cashews.

    Serving Suggestions

    I like teriyaki chicken thighs on the Blackstone griddle served with rice.  Use my Instant Pot jasmine rice or slow cooker rice recipe for fool-proof rice every time.  Blackstone fried rice is also fabulous with this easy recipe.

    You could also serve this over rice noodles or soba noodles. For an extra healthy twist, try using brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    What can I substitute for soy sauce in a marinade?

    If you want a gluten-free alternative, tamari is a great option. For soy-free options, coconut aminos or Bragg's liquid aminos are great alternatives.

    Can you use teriyaki sauce as a marinade?

    Yes!  Teriyaki sauce makes a great marinade for chicken, shrimp, and more!  

    Just remember - whether you are cooking on your Blackstone, a cast iron skillet, or grilling, make sure that you don’t turn the heat up too high when cooking marinated chicken teriyaki..  

    Tools Needed to Make 

    As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    • Blackstone griddle
    • Spatula
    • Saucepan
    • Small Bowls
    • Infrared thermometer (optional; helps to make sure the surface temperature as at the best temperature.)

    Storage

    Leftover teriyaki chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

    This also makes great meal prep, so you can make a batch ahead of time and reheat it when you need a quick lunch or dinner.

    You can freeze the teriyaki chicken for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

    Overhead photo of two square plates with Blackstone teriyaki chicken garnished with sesame seeds and chopsticks.

    More Blackstone Recipes to Try

    • Beef Breakfast Sauage is perfect for making on the weekends and great for meal prep.
    • When you need a meal that is easy and delicious, it doesn’t get any better than this Blackstone Griddle Steak.
    • Make this Tri Tip Recipe once, and it is sure to become a regular in your meal time rotation.
    • Blackstone Asparagus is the best easy side that comes together in the time it takes your meat to rest.
    • Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle is quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser. 
    If you like this recipe don't forget to leave a 5 star rating and let me know how it went in the below comments, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, Instagram, and PINTEREST to see all my delicious recipes.
    Close up square photo of Blackstone teriyaki chicken on a square plate with chopsticks.
    Print Recipe
    5 from 8 votes

    30-Minute Blackstone Teriyaki Chicken

    When you are craving tender, juicy chicken in a rich teriyaki sauce, it doesn’t get any better than this Blackstone teriyaki chicken! The homemade teriyaki sauce combines the perfect mix of sweet and spicy to give you a mouthwatering dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Serve the chicken and vegetables alone, with rice or with noodles. No matter how you choose to serve griddled teriyaki chicken, it will certainly make for an unforgettable meal.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time16 mins
    Total Time26 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Keyword: blackstone griddle
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Equipment

    • Blackstone Griddle

    Ingredients

    Teriyaki Sauce

    • ⅓ cup mirin rice wine
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • ¼ cup water or chicken broth
    • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger
    • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Chicken and Vegetables

    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • Avocado oil for the griddle
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
    • 8 ounces snap peas trimmed

    For Finishing

    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Combine the mirin, soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes.
      Teriyaki sauce being whisked on a stove.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
      Photo of seasoned chicken thighs on a white plate.
    • Preheat your griddle to medium heat and oil it well.
      Chicken cooking on a Blackstone griddle.
    • Add the chicken and veggies and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the sauce.
      Chicken thighs, snap peas, and red pepper strips cooking on a flattop griddle.
    • Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
      Lightly charred chicken thighs on a blackstone griddle.
    • Drizzle with the sesame oil and stir well. Remove from heat. Serve with the remaining sauce.
      Teriyaki sauce being poured on top of chicken thighs on a Blackstone griddle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg

    Filed Under:

    Blackstone Griddle RecipesChicken RecipesMain Dish Recipes

    More Blackstone Griddle Recipes

    • Square overhead photo of Blackstone stir fry in a rimmed plate garnished with sesame seeds.
      25-Minute Blackstone Stir Fry
    • Close up photo of Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice on a light blue plate.
      30-Minute Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice
    • Close up square photo of beef breakfast sausge.
      Beef Breakfast Sausage - Stove or Blackstone Griddle
    • Close up square photo of a tri tip sandwich.
      Tri-Tip Sandwich

    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Favorites

    • Close up photo of a spoonful of Spanish Cauliflower Rice resting in a bowl of keto rice.
      25-Minute Spanish Cauliflower Rice
    • Close up photo of a bread machine dinner roll on a cooling rack with other rolls behind it.
      Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
    • Square side photo of gluten free vegetarian lasagna.
      Gluten Free Vegetarian Lasagna
    • Square overhead photo of an aqua bowl with tahini pastas garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
      Tahini Pasta
    • Square close up photo of a crispy quinoa salad with pomegranate and sweet potato.
      Crispy Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate and Sweet Potato
    • Square close up photo of a thai chicken salad on a white plate.
      Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

    Family, Food and Fun!

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

    More about me →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Terms of Service
    • About
    • Web Stories

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.