This easy 30 minute chicken teriyaki recipe will quickly become your favorite because of very limited ingredients and the amount of time it takes to prep and cook.

sliced chicken strips glazed in teriyaki sauce

Simply cutting boneless, skinless chicken thighs into strips, season with seasoning salt and garlic for a good boost, saute on a hot pan and finish off with your favorite teriyaki sauce. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

Johnny’s seasoning salt is our house pantry staple and i highly recommend getting your hands on it if you haven’t yet. It is widely available in most grocery stores as well as online. Here’s a link if you cannot find it in your location. (Not sponsored)

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What can i substitute Johnny’s Seasoning salt with?

Just salt and pepper. While Johnny’s seasoning salt packs more flavor, to keep it super simple, replace with salt and pepper to your taste.

Can i use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic?

Yes, it wouldn’t hurt in this recipe, but getting your hands on fresh garlic is always the better option and the key to a more flavorful dish.

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What other sauce can i use instead of Panda Express Mandarin teriyaki sauce?

You may replace with your favorite teriyaki sauce. If you like the way the sauce taste, you will love the end result of this easy chicken teriyaki dish. Some of our other favorite options are Mr. Yoshidas sweet teriyaki original gourmet, Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce ,Original.

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What you need to make easy chicken teriyaki:

3lb boneless- skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)

2 cloves of garlic (pressed)

1tsp of Johnny’s Seasoning Salt

1-2Tbsp Olive Oil (for frying)

1 cup Mandarin Teriyaki Sauce (Panda Express brand)

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How to make easy chicken teriyaki:

Cut chicken thighs into strips and add into a deep bowl.
To the same bowl, add 1teaspoon of Johnny’s seasoning salt and 2 cloves of pressed garlic.
Cover the meat with plastic wrap and let it stand at room temperature for at least 20-30 min.
Preheat a deep pan or a wok on high heat until it is piping hot, drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of oil into the pan and add the chicken.
Sear the chicken on high heat until fully cooked or golden brown in color, then add 1 cup of mandarin teriyaki sauce (or your favorite teriyaki sauce).
Glaze the meat for additional 1-2 minutes. After the sauce sticks to the meat, take off the heat.

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This chicken teriyaki is great served with steamed rice, fried rice, or even creamy mashed potatoes. Try this with our steamed rice with vegetables.

Enjoy!

chicken teriyaki strips in a baby blue plate with teriyaki sauce on the side

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Easy 30-minute Teriyaki Recipe

Author Alena’s Home Cooking

Ingredients

3 lbs Chicken Thighs (Cut in strips)
2 cloves Garlic (Pressed)
1 tsp Johnny's Seasoning Salt
1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
1-2 Tbsps Oil (for frying)

Instructions

Cut chicken thighs into strips and add into a deep bowl.
To the same bowl, add 1teaspoon of Johnny's seasoning salt and 2 cloves of pressed garlic. Cover the meat with plastic wrap and let it stand at room temperature for at least 20-30 min.
Preheat a deep pan or a wok on high heat until it is piping hot, drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of oil into the pan and add the chicken.
Sear the chicken on high heat until fully cooked or golden brown in color, then add 1 cup of mandarin teriyaki sauce (or your favorite teriyaki sauce).
Glaze the meat for additional 1-2 minutes. After the sauce sticks to the meat, take off the heat.

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