Juicy Chicken Recipes: 2-ingredient Teriyaki Chicken (anyone can make)
My go-to juicy chicken recipe for our family of 8! Only 2 ingredients and no marinating time. Pop some Ginger broccoli in the microwave to steam, and rice in the pressure cooker—and boom you’ve got yourself a Shotgun Dinner™ Simple, satisfying, and on the table fast – so we can keep our eyes on what matters most. (and it ain’t cooking! )
How to Make Teriyaki Chicken on the Grill – that’s not dry!
Printable recipe card below — but here’s why this grilled version works so well:
- Chicken *thighs* stay juicy and flavorful on high heat ( don’t substitute with chicken breasts. not the same)
- Jarred teriyaki sauce makes for super simple prep – and caramelizes beautifully over the flame
- no marinating required (…unless you want to)
Instructions
- Thank the Lord you have a family to feed, and food to do it <3
- Fire up the grill on high and preheat to 400 degrees
- Place the chicken thighs in a 9×13 pan
- Cover with one jar of your favorite Teriyaki sauce, making sure all sides are covered (save 1 more jar for later)
- Once grill is preheated use tongs to grab the thighs and gently shake off excess sauce before putting on the grill. *we don’t want the grill to go up in flames!* they should be coated – but not dripping
- Cook on medium flame for about 10 minutes before flipping. Then 5-10 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F and they are deliciously charred.
- Remove from grill and wrap with tinfoil until ready to serve to lock in moisture while the juices redistribute.
- Serve plated whole, with steamed ginger broccoli and rice, or cut into strips over rice and veggies for teriyaki bowls. (like that yummy place at the mall)
- Save leftovers! They reheat excellently.
Oven Variation
No grill? No Problem! Here’s how to get the same flavors indoors
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Space chicken thighs out on a large foil lined baking sheet
- Brush with sauce
- BAKE for about 20 mins (depending on size) until internal temp hits 165°F
- Add a little extra sauce to the tops and BROIL with the oven door cracked open for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes at the edges.
- Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes.
- Serve whole or cut into strips. ( I prefer using a scissors for this)
Forgot to thaw the meat?
Relax <3 you can make it from frozen in the oven!
- follow the oven variation instructions above, just give them a tad longer in the oven before broiling.
Juicy Teriyaki Chicken (anyone can make)
Stop overthinking dinner! This easy teriyaki chicken recipe uses just two ingredients — juicy chicken thighs and your favorite jarred teriyaki sauce. No marinating necessary.Ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for:Busy weeknights,Beginners,and everyone craving takeout-style chicken.Serve it over rice or noodles, with steamed veggies for a fast, budget-friendly meal your whole family will love.
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Servings: 8
Equipment
- Grill
- Grill tongs
- 9×13 Pan or a Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 jars Favorite Teriyaki Sauce (I love Aldi's)
Instructions
- Fire up the grill on high with the lid closed until preheated to 400 degrees.
- While the grill preheats, grab a 9×13 pan (tip: line it with plastic cling wrap for easy cleanup)
- Put thawed chicken thighs in the pan and cover with 1 jar of teriyaki sauce.Flipping the thighs until completely covered on all sides.
- Take your juicy thighs out to the grill and reduce the flame to medium/high.(Every grill is different. The meat should be on direct heat (ie above the flame) but the flames should not be engulfing the meat.)
- Depending on the size of your thighs, cook for approximately 15/20 minutes, flipping half way through. (OR until the internal temperature reaches 165°F)
- If you lined the pan, go ahead throw away the plastic wrap to reveal a clean pan for the finished meat to go in.
- remove from grill and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Drizzle with additional teriyaki sauce if desired.
- Serve whole or cut into strips.
Notes
Chicken Thighs are not optional in this recipe! Boneless skinless breasts will not have the same results.
It’s soooo good!!!!
Looks absolutely wonderful!!!