20min Teriyaki Chicken Recipe - Thermomix

Published: Feb 20, 2019 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Julie Carlyle · This post may contain affiliate links · 57 Comments

Yep! Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken takes just 20 minutes to make in the Thermomix! It's no effort for the cook and much easier and tastier than a takeaway!

Teriyaki Chicken on a white background with rice and chopsticks

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
How to Serve Chicken Teriyaki
Another Japanese Favourite
- Have you made Nikujaga?
Step-by-Step Teriyaki Chicken YouTube
Chicken Teriyaki Images
FAQ Thermomix Chicken Teriyaki

"Get in my belly!"

That's what you will be saying when you smell this dish cooking! Luckily it will be on the table quicker than you can make a salad to serve with it!

I've just finished eating a bowl of teriyaki chicken which I served with rice, wakame salad and lettuce for my lunch. It was the perfect Bento lunch. Healthy, tasty and so satisfying!

Some readers may know that our family spent many years hosting long-term, Japanese students. It was something we enjoyed doing for cultural and culinary reasons. I was taught how to make so many delicious recipes.

We have visited Japan many times and take every opportunity to indulge in the food on offer. I have converted this Japanese Chicken Teriyaki recipe for use in the Thermomix. I was really pleased with the flavour of the finished dish. It gives me the same "comfort food" feel as I felt eating it in Japan.

You may feel this dish is a little sweeter than you expect from a Teriyaki sauce. It was my experience that most Japanese home cooking was a little on the sweet side. This will be a bonus if you are serving it to a child! I haven't met a child yet that doesn't love my Teriyaki Chicken recipe.

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

I have highlighted Obento as the preferred brand for the three sauces that make up my teriyaki sauce. I am not affiliated with Obento in any way. It's been my experience that when a dish relies on very few flavours it is critical to ensure the best products are used. As there is a huge difference between all brands, I have specified my preference. Obento can be found in all major supermarkets including Woolworths.

Mirin

Mirin is a sweet cooking wine. It's similar to sake but has a much lower alcohol content and is lovely and syrupy. It is made by fermenting mochi rice and sweet potato alcohol for between 60- 90 day.

Rice Wine Vinegar

Rice wine vinegar is another fermented product which is first fermented into alcohol and then taken further until it becomes more acidic. It is not as acidic as our regular kinds of vinegar.

Soy Sauce

Whilst we all know what soy sauce is I use the Japanese brand Obento soy sauce as there can be subtle differences in flavour between brands.

Chicken Thigh Fillets

Please don't be tempted to swap these for breast meat. Not only is breast meat less flavoursome and dry, but in the Thermomix it has a tendency to shred. Thigh meat will hold together as pictured.

Overhead shot Chicken teriyaki on rice with chopsticks

How to Serve Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki is such a versatile dish, you could simply serve it with sushi rice and a Japanese side salad, or perhaps one of the following ideas.

Create a Bento Box with Chicken Teriyaki Sushi
Add leftover chicken to this Japanese Udon Noodle Salad

If you love my Teriyaki flavours, don't forget to try my Teriyaki Meatballs, this is another "kid's favourite" recipe. I bet you could even hide some vegetables in these!

Another Japanese Favourite

Have you made Nikujaga?

Nikujaga is another Japanese dish I fell in love with on our holidays. It's a sweet and salty dish made with a sauce of soy and sugar, mashy potatoes and meat chunks of beef. I call it "Japans answer to the Massaman Curry" Our hosts in Japan explained this dish is another favourite of Japanese children.

Nikujaga a Japanese soy and sugar dish in a Japanese bowl

I've included the recipe in my latest cookbook "An Asian Banquet." This recipe and more than 30 others showcase some of the most delicious dishes I've experienced in my travels. Please take a look for more meal ideas and family favourites.

Cover of An Asian Banquet ebook on an iPad

Step-by-Step Teriyaki Chicken YouTube

I've included a tutorial for this recipe as there are a few tips which will help you make this a family favourite.

Chicken Teriyaki Images

3 Step by Step images showing Chicken Teriyaki being made

FAQ Thermomix Chicken Teriyaki

Can I use chicken breast instead of thigh fillets?

No, this won't be successful. Breast meat will shred and go to paste. It is not suitable.

Can I swap rice wine vinegar for regular vinegar?

No, regular vinegar is far more acidic than Japanese vinegar

What can I substitute for Mirin?

In a pinch, you could substitute sweet sherry or masala.

How can I make this dish GF?

If you swap to the soy sauce for a GF version, (or Tamari) and ensure the cornflour is GF the dish will be Gluten Free.

Could I swap beef for chicken?

I suppose you could but it's hard to say if it would be as nice.

Chicken Teriyaki in a white bowl with black japanese style chopsticks. Labelled for pinterest

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Overhead square image Japanese Chicken Teriyaki

20min Chicken Teriyaki

Julie Carlyle

Chicken Teriyaki is super quick and super delicious! This easy weeknight meal is family friendly.

5 from 15 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 19

Total Time 21

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Servings Serves

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Thermomix

Ingredients

15 g garlic fresh
10 g ginger fresh root
120 g mirin I use Obento brand from Woolworths
50 g rice wine vinegar I use Obento brand from Woolworths
80 g soy sauce I use "Sushi & Sashimi" Obento brand from Woolworths
40 g brown sugar
600 g chicken thigh fillets Cut into strips 2cm wide pieces (thicker is better)

Thickening Agent

4 teaspoon cornflour
4 teaspoon water

Garnish

1 long green shallot sliced thinly
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Place the garlic and ginger in TM bowl. Chop 3 sec/Speed 9. Scrape down bowl.
15 g garlic, 10 g ginger
Add mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and chicken to TM bowl. Cook 14min/Varoma/Rev Blade/ Soft Spoon (MC OUT)
120 g mirin, 50 g rice wine vinegar, 80 g soy sauce, 40 g brown sugar, 600 g chicken thigh fillets
Meanwhile, combine the cornflour and water into a paste in a small bowl.
4 teaspoon cornflour, 4 teaspoon water
Once the TM has finished, add the cornflour to the teriyaki chicken. Cook 4 min/100/Rev Blade/ Soft Spoon (MC OUT).
Garnish with shallots and sesame seeds.
1 long green shallot, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Video

Notes

If you are concerned about splatters whilst the chicken teriyaki is cooking place the internal steam basket over the hole in the TM lid. This will allow excess steam to escape without making a mess.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 26gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1237mgPotassium: 388mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1.7mg

Keyword Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Japanese, Japanese Food, Main Meal, Quick recipe, Teriyaki, Thermomix

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Thank you so much for stopping by!

Please feel free to leave me a comment. I love hearing from everyone 🙂Rating the recipe once you've made the dish helps other readers decide whether to make my dishes, so I would love it if you could come back and let everyone know what you think.

Happy Cooking

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Comments

Sue Frahn says

May 02, 2023 at 1:22 pm

Made this for lunch today, so quick and easy. Absolutely delicious and will be a regular now on our menu. 😋

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 03, 2023 at 10:52 am
  
  Hi Sue,
  Oh, it would make a delicious lunch, I love how quick it is too, especially when you use 4 min soba noodles to accompany it. Thank you fo leaving your lovely message 🙂
  Julie xx
  
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Trin says

May 02, 2023 at 9:54 am

This is the best teriyaki recipe, my fussiest eater loves it and is always requesting I make it! Super easy and quick to make

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 03, 2023 at 10:53 am
  
  Hi Trin
  I am so pleased this recipe meets the approval of your fussy eater 🙂 It passed my kids taste test too. It makes me super happy to know he requests it 🙂
  Thank you for leaving the message.
  Happy Cooking
  jxx
  
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Susn Jones says

May 02, 2023 at 7:03 am

Cooked along with you last night. I could have just drunk the sauce. It's AMAZING!!
So easy too. Made before you could order from take away and jump in the car to pick up.
Thanks again Julie for the recipe.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 03, 2023 at 10:54 am
  
  Hi Susan
  Haha! I know that feeling, it does have that flavor that makes you want more. It was so lovely to have you cooking with me last night. Thank you for coming back to the recipe and leaving such a lovely comment.
  Happy cooking
  Julie xx
  
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Mel says

January 22, 2023 at 10:45 am

Can I use these recipes in the Aldi sterling brand of Thermo mix?

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  January 23, 2023 at 9:23 pm
  
  Hi Mel,
  I have never used the Aldi version, but give it a go and let me know 🙂
  Julie
  
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Samantha horsfall says

December 11, 2022 at 5:38 pm

I’ve just purchased my first thermomix and yet to use but keen to get stuck into it! Your recipes look great 🙂
This recipe stands out but I don’t eat chicken thigh, do you think breast could be substituted and if so any step changes? Thank you!! Sam

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 05, 2023 at 12:07 pm
  
  Hi Samantha
  Congratulations on your purchase! You will love your machine 🙂
  The Thermomix does really play nicely with chicken breast, it tends to shred the meat. I wouldn't recommend swapping to breast meat.
  Sorry.
  Julie xx
  
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Felicity says

May 15, 2022 at 9:01 pm

Hi, i really want to cook this but am still a thermomix amateur and dont understand which parts to ise when i cook the chicken.. is there a video or a guide for dummies like me? Thank you

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 20, 2022 at 9:28 am
  
  Hi Felicity
  There is a youtube video for this recipe https://youtu.be/ptzMv94Amkw
  I hope you enjoy the dish.
  
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Tina says

May 05, 2022 at 2:07 pm

Love this recipe! So quick and tasty! It's a regular meal in my household.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 12, 2022 at 5:55 pm
  
  Hi Tina
  I am so pleased you are enjoying this recipe xx
  Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know,
  Happy Cooking
  jx
  
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Leannda says

May 04, 2022 at 12:56 pm

Absolutely delicious. Easiest recipe ever. Delicious making this over and over again!

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 04, 2022 at 7:48 pm
  
  Hi Leannda
  I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. It made me so happy to get your lovely message.
  Happy Cooking
  Julie
  
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Belle says

April 25, 2022 at 6:13 pm

loved this!

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Linda says

June 21, 2021 at 12:54 am

Hi Julie, thank you so much for the recipe. I’m
a muslim so i cannot use Mirin & Rice Wine Vinegar, so what can I sub them with? Thank you…

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 03, 2022 at 10:51 am
  
  Hi Linda
  I have been trying to think of what to add as an alternate but I'm really not sure. Maybe apple juice to replace the Mirin and regular vinegar for the white wine vinegar. Please let me know how this goes.
  Happy Cooking
  j
  
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Tanja says

September 30, 2020 at 9:59 am

Hi Julie. I made this last night and I just wanted to share how super easy yet so delicious it was. We don’t eat chicken so I used beef strips instead and it was brilliant. My husband and daughter both loved it too. And to think I almost sold my Thermo awhile ago but I’ve found a new love for it and this delicious dish certainly helped. It’s not going anywhere now! What was I thinking...lol. Thank you.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  September 30, 2020 at 3:28 pm
  
  I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe and are now enjoying your Thermomix. I would love to send you a free copy of one of my ebooks. Please let me know which you would like to try.
  Julie
  
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Carol Millington says

May 27, 2020 at 12:23 pm

Hi Millie, you do have a Reverse function on your TM31 it is the black button above the kneading (sheath of wheat photo next to it) where there is a semi circle with arrow pointing to the right. Just press this black button in and your thermomix will be on reverse blades. Hope this helps.

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Sue says

May 20, 2020 at 9:51 pm

Hi Julie. Thanks so much for this delicious recipe..just the third since receiving my TM5 from my lovely daughter who has upgraded to a TM6. I’m so happy to have found your website. I’ll be searching for more scrummy recipes on your website. This was not only tasty but easy with just a few ingredients all found in the pantry...win, win! Thank you Julie.

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Millie says

May 19, 2020 at 4:49 pm

Great thanks so much. Do you know what setting I would cook the chicken on in the TM31? My machine has Varoma just no rev blade etc? Or do I just do Varoma setting 100 degrees? Sorry hope this makes sense

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Millie says

May 19, 2020 at 12:08 pm

Can I use a TM31 to cook this recipe?

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 19, 2020 at 12:32 pm
  
  Absolutely, you can definitely use your TM31. Just make sure to use chicken thigh fillets and cut them into large chunks.
  Happy Cooking
  
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Sole Yazigi says

March 25, 2020 at 5:09 am

It sounded amazing, but still preparing it and somehow the chicken is shredded instead as in pieces.
What did si do wrong? It was in reverse blade and soft spoon!!??
Can you please tell me Bcse I would love to try again properly. Thanks

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- Brett Carlyle says
  
  March 31, 2020 at 12:31 pm
  
  Hi Sole, if you had your Thermomix on reverse and soft spoon, you may have cut the chicken too finely. Here is a link to our YouTube step by step tutorial, have a look and follow along!
  
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Catherine says

March 14, 2020 at 6:51 pm

Was super easy and super tasty. And the kids actually ate it!

Just a tip - some steamed green beans would have gone perfectly. Wasn’t until we sat down to eat I realised no vegetables.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  March 16, 2020 at 12:51 pm
  
  Hi Catherine
  Thank you so much for rating the recipe! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it. I totally agree with you about the lack of vegetables. In the Youtube video, I show readers how to incorporate vegetables in the Teriyaki chicken by steaming cauliflower rice on top as the chicken cooks and then stirring baby spinach through at the end.
  I will have to add the suggestion to the recipe notes to make it clearer. I really appreciate your feedback.
  Thank you again and Happy cooking
  Julie
  
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Fran says

March 10, 2020 at 3:39 pm

Have all your books and love the recipes xx

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  March 10, 2020 at 3:48 pm
  
  Hi Fran, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It means the world to me to hear such positive feedback.
  Thank you
  Xx
  
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Dawnie says

November 29, 2019 at 8:58 pm

Hi Julie ok so this weeks newsletter inspired me to make this delicious dish!
It is a favourite thank you

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Tash says

August 05, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Big success for my family of 2 kids age 4 and 6. Thanks, I'm sure this dish will become a regular.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  August 05, 2019 at 5:19 pm
  
  Hi Tash xx
  I am so pleased the family enjoyed the dish.
  Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know
  Julie
  
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Rachael Ward says

July 30, 2019 at 11:57 am

This dish is literally so easy and delicious for the whole family. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  July 30, 2019 at 4:35 pm
  
  Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your kind comment and leaving a rating. I’m always so happy to hear that people have made and enjoyed my recipes.
  Xx j
  
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Rosa Kullstrom says

July 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm

This chicken sounds fantastic. Have to make ir.
This with cooking rice in a small baoel sounds very strange

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Lynsey says

July 01, 2019 at 10:05 pm

I’ve ordered my new tm6. I’ve never had one before but I’m planning my first recipe. Can you cook rice at the same time somehow?
I watched a you tube video when a guy took two very small bowls with rice and placed them somewhere and they were ready at the end but can’t remember the details of where he put them.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  July 03, 2019 at 2:57 am
  
  I haven’t seen this. Send me a link via email. I would love to take a look and work it out!!
  Jukue
  
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Sharlene says

July 01, 2019 at 8:22 pm

I definitely just used the reverse blade and mine has shredded too .... I did use great instead of thigh (all I had) but can’t see that making a difference 🙁

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  July 03, 2019 at 3:02 am
  
  Hi Sharlene,
  The teriyaki is mixed on 0.5 speed reserve. I’m not sure how it would have shredded as this is one of my most popular recipes. I’m going to change the speed to soft spoon in case you didn’t see the .5 and thought it was speed 5??? Or in case you have a TM31 which doesn’t have 1/2 speeds and you chose a higher speed??
  I hope this solves the problem.
  Could you please let me know what speed you use to combine the cornflour.
  Thank you for your comment
  Julie
  
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Jason says

June 29, 2019 at 5:48 pm

Is the speed 5 or .5? Because I turned it to 5 and ended up with mush. (There’s no .5 on the dial so I assumed it was a typo)

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  July 01, 2019 at 12:52 pm
  
  Hi, Jason, the speed was set at .5 as this is a speed on the TM5 I'm guessing you have a TM31. I have changed the speed to "soft spoon" for TM31 users so there isn't any confusion in the future. Thank you so much for highlighting how this may be confusing.
  Kind Regards
  Julie
  
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Tammy says

May 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm

Is it ment to shred the chicken?? I’ve just cooked it but the chicken is shredded?? 😳

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  May 21, 2019 at 8:12 pm
  
  Hi Tammy, I have never had the chicken shred?? Are you sure you had it on the reverse blade?
  
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Julie Harris says

March 07, 2019 at 1:06 pm

Got the chicken, ready to go.
Love the look of this recipe.
Thanks Julie

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  March 07, 2019 at 1:32 pm
  
  Awesome! I hope you enjoy the recipe. You can steam snow peas in the Varoma on top as well if you like 😊
  
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Nicole Tingwall says

February 22, 2019 at 12:33 pm

I love trying to recreate my favorite take out meals! This looks perfect!

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Elaine says

February 22, 2019 at 11:53 am

The whole recipe takes 20 minutes only ?! Incredible how quickly you can make something as good and delicious as this teriyaki chicken!

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Courtney says

February 22, 2019 at 11:53 am

Perfect for take out at home. So quick and easy!

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Sharon says

February 22, 2019 at 11:29 am

This teriyaki chicken looks amazing. So simple, easy yet so satisfying. Perfect for busy nights too.

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  February 22, 2019 at 11:43 am
  
  Thanks so much Sharon 🙂
  
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Hannah Healy says

February 22, 2019 at 11:18 am

I always loved getting teriyaki chicken at restaurants! Love how quick this is!

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  February 22, 2019 at 11:27 am
  
  Thank you Hannah!
  Yes it is super quick and super tasty!
  
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anne says

February 21, 2019 at 11:01 am

Looks great! what vegetable dish would go well with this?

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- Julie Carlyle says
  
  February 21, 2019 at 11:06 am
  
  Hi Anne
  Thank you so much for your kind comments and question.
  I would add a Varoma steamer to the top of the TM lid and put some snow peas on top to steam as the chicken cooks. You could also add some baby spinach to a Thermo Server. Once the Teriyaki Chicken is cooked add the chicken and snow peas to the ThermoServer and combine with the baby spinach. Leave the dish for 2-5 minutes and you would have Chicken Teriyaki with snow peas and spinach.
  Happy Cooking
  Julie
  
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