Mouthwatering Kikkoman Teriyaki Chicken Recipe At Home
Simple and flavorful, this Kikkoman Teriyaki Chicken Recipe uses tender chicken thighs marinated in Kikkoman teriyaki sauce and cooked to perfection in under 30 minutes. A quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend grilling.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce (or use Kikkoman Soy Sauce and mirin for a more traditional twist)
- 1/4 cup shishito peppers, sliced
- 1 head butterhead lettuce, washed and separated into leaves
- 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp mirin (optional for extra sweetness)
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Start by marinating the chicken thighs in Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce. Let them sit in the marinade for at least 15 minutes, but if you have time, longer is better (up to 2 hours for maximum flavor!)
- 2
In a large skillet or grill pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken thighs
- 3
Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until they develop a nice brown sear. Don’t overcrowd the pan—give the chicken space to breathe
- 4
After the chicken is cooked through, toss in the shishito peppers and let them sauté with the chicken for another 2-3 minutes. The peppers will add a delicious smoky flavor
- 5
Lay out the butterhead lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Place a piece of teriyaki chicken on each leaf, spooning over any extra sauce from the pan. Garnish with green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired
- 6
Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice, or eat it as a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.