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!
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"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.
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
Other Asian Favourites
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! I also have a popular Beef in Black Bean Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork Meatballs, and Twice cooked Pork Belly
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.
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.
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
FAQ Thermomix Chicken Teriyaki
No, this won't be successful. Breast meat will shred and go to paste. It is not suitable.
No, regular vinegar is far more acidic than Japanese vinegar
In a pinch, you could substitute sweet sherry or masala.
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.
I suppose you could but it's hard to say if it would be as nice.
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20min Chicken Teriyaki
Equipment
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
Nutrition
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
J
Sue Frahn says
Made this for lunch today, so quick and easy. Absolutely delicious and will be a regular now on our menu. 😋
Julie Carlyle says
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
Trin says
This is the best teriyaki recipe, my fussiest eater loves it and is always requesting I make it! Super easy and quick to make
Julie Carlyle says
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
Susn Jones says
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.
Julie Carlyle says
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
Mel says
Can I use these recipes in the Aldi sterling brand of Thermo mix?
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Mel,
I have never used the Aldi version, but give it a go and let me know 🙂
Julie
Samantha horsfall says
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
Julie Carlyle says
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
Felicity says
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
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Felicity
There is a youtube video for this recipe https://youtu.be/ptzMv94Amkw
I hope you enjoy the dish.
Tina says
Love this recipe! So quick and tasty! It's a regular meal in my household.
Julie Carlyle says
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
Leannda says
Absolutely delicious. Easiest recipe ever. Delicious making this over and over again!
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Leannda
I am so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. It made me so happy to get your lovely message.
Happy Cooking
Julie
Belle says
loved this!
Linda says
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…
Julie Carlyle says
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
Tanja says
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.
Julie Carlyle says
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
Carol Millington says
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.
Sue says
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.
Millie says
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
Millie says
Can I use a TM31 to cook this recipe?
Julie Carlyle says
Absolutely, you can definitely use your TM31. Just make sure to use chicken thigh fillets and cut them into large chunks.
Happy Cooking
Sole Yazigi says
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
Brett Carlyle says
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!
Catherine says
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.
Julie Carlyle says
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
Fran says
Have all your books and love the recipes xx
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Fran, thank you so much for your lovely comment. It means the world to me to hear such positive feedback.
Thank you
Xx
Dawnie says
Hi Julie ok so this weeks newsletter inspired me to make this delicious dish!
It is a favourite thank you
Tash says
Big success for my family of 2 kids age 4 and 6. Thanks, I'm sure this dish will become a regular.
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Tash xx
I am so pleased the family enjoyed the dish.
Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know
Julie
Rachael Ward says
This dish is literally so easy and delicious for the whole family. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Julie Carlyle says
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
Rosa Kullstrom says
This chicken sounds fantastic. Have to make ir.
This with cooking rice in a small baoel sounds very strange
Lynsey says
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.
Julie Carlyle says
I haven’t seen this. Send me a link via email. I would love to take a look and work it out!!
Jukue
Sharlene says
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 🙁
Julie Carlyle says
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
Jason says
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)
Julie Carlyle says
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
Tammy says
Is it ment to shred the chicken?? I’ve just cooked it but the chicken is shredded?? 😳
Julie Carlyle says
Hi Tammy, I have never had the chicken shred?? Are you sure you had it on the reverse blade?
Julie Harris says
Got the chicken, ready to go.
Love the look of this recipe.
Thanks Julie
Julie Carlyle says
Awesome! I hope you enjoy the recipe. You can steam snow peas in the Varoma on top as well if you like 😊
Nicole Tingwall says
I love trying to recreate my favorite take out meals! This looks perfect!
Elaine says
The whole recipe takes 20 minutes only ?! Incredible how quickly you can make something as good and delicious as this teriyaki chicken!
Courtney says
Perfect for take out at home. So quick and easy!
Sharon says
This teriyaki chicken looks amazing. So simple, easy yet so satisfying. Perfect for busy nights too.
Julie Carlyle says
Thanks so much Sharon 🙂
Hannah Healy says
I always loved getting teriyaki chicken at restaurants! Love how quick this is!
Julie Carlyle says
Thank you Hannah!
Yes it is super quick and super tasty!
anne says
Looks great! what vegetable dish would go well with this?
Julie Carlyle says
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