This irresistible Grilled Teriyaki Chicken makes it easy to grill up tantalizing chicken almost effortlessly! It all starts with the best teriyaki marinade, then grilled to perfection… moves right in to the sticky and sweet grand finale! Topped with grilled pineapple rings and dressed to perfection, you’ll want this chicken dinner on repeat!
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Once you know how to make this easy Grilled Teriyaki Chicken… it will be love at first bite!
With the perfect blend of sweet and savory, you’ve got one beautiful marriage of flavors!
Rebecca writes: "Yum! So good. Such great flavor combos!"
The secret is the Teriyaki marinade for the chicken. It’s going to take your chicken dinner to the next level!
The homemade teriyaki sauce for this marinade is made with sweet pineapple, savory soy sauce, fresh garlic, brown sugar, ginger and a dash of pepper.
The flavors of this marinade sauce are unbeatable. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and will be one of those dinners you’ll want on repeat!
And… thanks to an outrageously delicious quick & easy marinade, this teriyaki chicken will be one of the EASIEST dinners you’ll make all week!
Trust me. You won’t believe how quick and easy the teriyaki marinade is to make!
So go on and fire up that grill or heat up your grill pan in the kitchen. It’s time to grill up some irresistibly tasty teriyaki chicken tonight!
Just follow these simple steps…
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Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Teriyaki Chicken with sweet and savory marinade!
- Chicken Breasts – fresh or thawed
- Soy Sauce – coconut aminos can be substituted
- Brown Sugar – to add the perfect hint of sweetness
- Ground Ginger – freshly minced or minced from a jar will work
- Garlic – to add outrageous flavor
- Black Pepper – to add just a tiny bit of spice
- Optional: Dole Pineapple Slices for grilling – they’re SO good!!
That’s it… I told you this was going to be EASY!
How To Make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Marinade
You’ll love how fast and EASY it is to make this Teriyaki marinade!
1. First you’ll need to grab out your ingredients and a gallon sized freezer bag.
1. Next, flatten your chicken using the instructions in the recipe card below.
2. Add your seasonings and leftover pineapple juice to a gallon freezer bag, then place your chicken in the bag.
4. Transfer the chicken to your refrigerator to marinate.
5. Flip your bag multiple times as your chicken marinates.
You can either prepare your chicken after marinating for 4-8 hours, or place in the freezer to use for later.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Grill Your Marinated Teriyaki Chicken
You can grill your pre-marinated chicken on the grill outside.
Grill your chicken for 8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees, or until internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.
Or, simply grill it on a grill pan inside.
Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few variations you could try…
- Use Coconut Aminos in place of the Soy Sauce, but add in a pinch of Sea Salt
- Swap Soy Sauce for Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- Use Organic Black Pepper
- Swap the Ground Ginger for Fresh Ginger
More Teriyaki Recipe Variations
Indulge in even more tasty Teriyaki goodness when you also try some of these teriyaki temptations…
- Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken
- Easy Teriyaki Burger
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
- Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Teriyaki Noodles
How to Serve Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Low Carb Teriyaki Chicken – serve with a side of low carb veggies, and skip the pineapple rings.
Hawaiian Style Teriyaki Chicken – serve with grilled pineapple rings and sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches – serve on a Homemade Bun, and top with a slice of swiss cheese and grilled pineapple ring.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty Teriyaki Marinade…
One reader writes: “Awesome!”
M. writes: “Perfect weeknight dinner”
Pat writes: “So comforting and tasty!”
Kyla writes: “Wow, delicious!”
Rebecca writes: “Yum! So good. Such great flavor combos!”
Traci writes: “This is so fun for game day!”
Dawn writes: “Really delicious!!”
Elizabeth writes: “I served as sandwiches on Hawaiian rolls with cheese and grilled pineapple”
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 thin sliced or flattened Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, fresh or thawed
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 20 ounce Dole Pineapple Slices can (use juice only for marinade… leave pineapple rings in the can and set aside to grill later)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, including juice only from Pineapple Slices can, and stir.
- Add mixture to freezer Ziploc bag, then place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight, turning and flipping a few times. Or… place directly in the freezer, for some pre-marinated chicken later! (just pull out of the freezer, and defrost in the fridge… letting all of the yummy flavors soak into the chicken).
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from the bag, toss the marinade out, and get ready to grill!
- Grill your pre-marinated chicken on the grill outside (8 minutes on each side at 400 degrees or until internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees), or on a grill pan inside.
- Take the pineapple rings that you set aside, and grill those, too! (yum!)
- Serve with a side of brown rice or white rice, and ENJOY!
Notes
- To flatten your chicken breast to an even thickness, simply place it between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Then using the flat side of a meat mallet or tenderizer, gently pound your chicken breast flat, starting in the middle.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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