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.
If you're craving delicious, Asian-inspired cuisine that's bursting with flavor, look no further than teriyaki chicken on the griddle. This dish combines tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce with vegetables for a meal that is better than take-out
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 easy teriyaki chicken recipe over rice noodles, soba noodles, or my hibachi noodles. For a different twist, try using brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.
And if you like this recipe, don't miss my Blackstone Hibachi Chicken.
Let's Talk Ingredients
Mirin gives the teriyaki sauce its signature sweetness and depth. You’ll find it in the vinegar aisle at most grocery stores. If you don't have mirin, you can substitute rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar mixed with a tablespoon of sugar.
I usually use regular soy sauce, but I’ve tested this with low-sodium, tamari, and coconut aminos. They all work.
I use white sugar most often, but brown sugar works for a deeper sweetness.
Red bell pepper and snap peas keep things colorful and crisp, but zucchini or onions are great swaps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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 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.
Blackstone Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Homemade Sauce
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.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your griddle to medium heat and oil it well.
- 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.
- Drizzle with the sesame oil and stir well. Remove from heat. Serve with the remaining sauce.
Susan says
This was amazing! I added an extra orange bell pepper and a thinly sliced shallot to the veggie portion of this. Also, I’m not a fan of mirin, so I used rice wine vinegar as a substitute. I served this on ramen noodles and topped with some freshly chopped cilantro. Delicious!
Wendy Polisi says
I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Love your substitutions!