Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Slaw Recipe

This Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Slaw recipe is a great weeknight fit because it uses simple ingredients and relies on quick, hands‑off grilling while you prep the slaw. The chicken marinates in a straightforward mix of soy sauce, aromatics, and a touch of sweetness, giving you big flavor without extra work. The broccoli slaw comes together in minutes, stays crisp, and adds a fresh contrast that keeps the meal light but satisfying. Since it pairs easily with rice, noodles, or simple cucumbers, it’s flexible enough to match whatever you already have on hand. Overall, it’s a balanced, family‑friendly dinner that feels special without demanding much time.

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Slaw

This Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Slaw recipe is a great weeknight fit because it uses simple ingredients and relies on quick, hands‑off grilling while you prep the slaw. It’s a balanced, family‑friendly dinner that feels special without demanding much time.

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast
• 1/3 cup soy sauce plus 1-2 tbsp, divided
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp garlic, divided 1 tsp + 1 tsp
• 2 tsp ginger, divided 1 tsp + 1 tsp
• salt and pepper to taste
• 16 oz bag broccoli slaw
• 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, rough chopped
• Optional: handful of chopped cilantro, drizzle of sriracha

Equipment

• 1 Grill or grill pan

Method

 

1. Start with seasoning the chicken. Stir together 1/3 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger, salt, and pepper in a bowl (or you can use your favorite teriyaki instead, pouring in about 1/3-1/2 cup). Add chicken to bowl and coat in the sauce.

   Preheat grill to 350 degrees. *Grill over a lower heat to keep chicken from over charring*. Grill 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
2. While the chicken grills, make the slaw. In a bowl, combine olive oil, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, 1-2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic, salt, and pepper to taste, and if using, sriracha to taste. Then pour in the broccoli slaw, and if using, cilantro. Toss to combine well. Stir in the chopped peanuts.

   Plate it with sliced chicken on top or to the side. Optional sides: noodles, buttered rice, or marinated cucumbers.