Best 6 Microwave Chicken Teriyaki Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of the Orient with our comprehensive guide to preparing the perfect microwave chicken teriyaki. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will take you on a culinary journey through the tantalizing realm of Asian cuisine. Discover the secrets to creating an authentic and delicious chicken teriyaki dish in the convenience of your own microwave.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MICROWAVE CHICKEN TERIYAKI



Microwave Chicken Teriyaki image

This is what you make when it's raining/snowing and you don't want to head to the dining hall or when you've got that little container of white rice leftover from takeout Chinese! This chicken can be served over rice, as a wrap, on a bun or with some added veggies as a quick and easy stir fry.

Provided by LROHNER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup soy sauce
2 packets ketchup
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 individual packets white sugar
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into strips

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl. Toss chicken in sauce to coat, and place onto a microwave safe plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 8 minutes, until chicken is opaque in the center and no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3795.5 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

3-INGREDIENT TERIYAKI CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



3-ingredient Teriyaki Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken thighs, soy sauce, brown sugar

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lb chicken thighs, sliced into chunks
1 cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sear the chicken thighs evenly in a pan, then flip.
  • Add the soy sauce and brown sugar, stirring and bringing to a boil.
  • Stir until the sauce has reduced and evenly glazes the chicken.
  • Serve with rice, if desired!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 17 grams

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TERIYAKI RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: soy sauce, honey, onion, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic cloves, black pepper, chicken thighs, broccoli head, carrot, zucchini, water, cornstarch

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup honey
1 cup onion, chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, grated
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 lb chicken thighs
1 broccoli head
1 carrot
1 zucchini
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Make the teriyaki marinade. In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, onion, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper, and set aside.
  • In the slow cooker, add chicken and teriyaki marinade.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours, or cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • Mix water into cornstarch and mix until cornstarch is melted.
  • Add cornstarch slurry and vegetables into the slow cooker for 30 minutes.
  • Serve by itself or in a bowl of brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 54 grams

EASY MICROWAVE TERIYAKI CHICKEN



Easy Microwave Teriyaki Chicken image

Make and share this Easy Microwave Teriyaki Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kcocoangela

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5/8-2/3 lb chicken thigh, boneless
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Prick the chicken skin with a fork. Combine soy sauce, sake and sugar, stir until the sugar dissolves. Put the chicken and the sauce in a Ziploc bag. Marinade for 1 hour or more.
  • 2. Place 4 or more disposable chopsticks on the oven proof dish, place the marinated.
  • chicken on top.
  • 3. Put oven seat on to cover the chicken, heat in a microwave oven for about 10 minutes. Lightly toast under the broiler for crispier result, if desired. Stand 2 minutes before serve. Check my blog for more tips with photo!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.2, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 229.2, Sodium 2219.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 51.1

SENSATIONAL MICROWAVED TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS.



Sensational Microwaved Teriyaki Chicken Thighs. image

I came up with this in a moment of intense laziness and WOW! It's an incredible recipe that literally takes no more than ten minutes to make...including cooking time! How many chicken recipes can make that claim?? Ingredients aren't fancy and all you need is a bowl, spoon and some saran wrap! The chicken thighs come out SO moist and tender. My husband went nuts for this recipe...and I usually cook fancy stuff! Please...please review the recipe if you try it. Thank you!

Provided by E-Eva

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 11m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup soya sauce
3/4 cup white wine
2 -3 dried chilies, depending on taste
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Mix soya sauce, chilis, cornstarch and white wine in a glass/pyrex microwave safe bowl.Make sure there are no more cornstarch lumps.
  • Place washed chicken thighs in bowl and toss with sauce.
  • Cover bowl with saran wrap and place in microwave on high for 6 minutes.
  • Carefully remove bowl from microwave and carefully remove saran wrap. Baste chicken with sauce, then recover and microwave again for 4-6 minutes, depending on strength of microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 2091.7, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1, Protein 21.9

MICROWAVE CHICKEN TERIYAKI



Microwave Chicken Teriyaki image

This is what you make when it's raining/snowing and you don't want to head to the dining hall or when you've got that little container of white rice leftover from takeout Chinese! This chicken can be served over rice, as a wrap, on a bun or with some added veggies as a quick and easy stir fry.

Provided by LROHNER

Categories     Asian Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup soy sauce
2 packets ketchup
2 tablespoons garlic powder
3 individual packets white sugar
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into strips

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl. Toss chicken in sauce to coat, and place onto a microwave safe plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 8 minutes, until chicken is opaque in the center and no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3795.5 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips before marinating.
  • Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply toss it with the sauce ingredients and cook it in the microwave for a few minutes longer.
  • You can use any type of rice you like with this dish. Brown rice, white rice, or even quinoa would all be great options.
  • If you don't have any broccoli on hand, you can substitute another vegetable, such as snap peas, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • To make the sauce thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the chicken teriyaki with a side of steamed rice and vegetables.
  • Enjoy your delicious and easy chicken teriyaki meal!

Conclusion:

This chicken teriyaki recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and then cooked in the microwave until tender. The rice and broccoli are also cooked in the microwave, making this a one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken teriyaki is also a great option for meal prep, as it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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