One of my favorite weeknight meals is Teriyaki Chicken. It is so quick and easy, yet full of flavor. I like to elevate my meals by adding delicious side dishes. If you’re wondering what to serve with teriyaki chicken, I have you covered! Below, I have curated a list of 25 side dishes that will complete your meal! You will find traditional sides like sticky rice and savory sides like spicy garlic noodles. You can’t go wrong with any of these recipes!
My Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe is perfect for those nights when you need a quick dinner! Want to use your air fryer instead of the stovetop? Try my Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Recipe.
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Salad + Soup
Asian Chopped Salad
This Asian Chopped Salad is a favorite in my household, especially in the warmer months. Made with a flavorful, creamy peanut dressing, fresh veggies, and crispy toppings, it will turn any salad hater into a salad lover. Add protein and serve this salad as the main dish, or enjoy it as a side with chicken or fish.
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Spicy Thai Mango Salad
This fresh-tasting Spicy Thai Mango Salad features unripe green mango, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy carrots, and sweet red peppers.
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Vietnamese Papaya Salad
Vietnamese Papaya Salad with cucumber, carrots, scallions, peanuts and lettuce served with a Vietnamese dressing made of lime, fish sauce and maple syrup.
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Bok Choy Miso Soup
Bok choy miso soup is a quick way to use up leafy greens in a light yet flavourful soup. And you get a hit of savoury, fermented probiotic goodness to boot!
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Noodles
Quick and Easy Chili Garlic Noodles
These delicious Chili Garlic Noodles are flavorful, filling, and pack a bit of heat in each bite. This recipe is ready in about 15 minutes and uses ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen/pantry. It’s sweet, spicy, and full of umami flavor.
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Easy Vegetable Chow Mein
Easy Vegetable Chow Mein is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Tempeh is mixed with coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, green onions, chow mein noodles and mixed with a stir-fry sauce.
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Vietnamese Garlic Noodles
These quick and easy Vietnamese garlic noodles are perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, pot lucks and more!
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Rice
Easy Garlic Turmeric Rice
A simple and delicious stovetop recipe for basmati rice flavored with turmeric and garlic. Also includes Instant Pot instructions.
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Easy Fried Rice Recipe
This vegetable fried rice recipe is better than takeout! It only takes 20 minutes to make the the best easy fried rice at home. It’s a delicious, flavorful recipe packed with of vegetables and eggs!
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Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Soft, sticky, and fragrant, this instant pot Jasmine rice will make your mouth water. It’s the perfect side for your favorite Asian dishes.
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Kimchi Bacon Fried Rice
This kimchi-bacon fried rice recipe is a delicious, comforting side dish or main course with a Korean twist. It is easy to cook and clean up!
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Edamame Rice
Edamame rice is an incredibly simple vegan dish that’s full of flavors and colors. This Asian rice recipe gets ready in just 20 minutes.
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Instant Pot Sticky Rice
No more wet & mushy Sticky Rice! Quick & easy way to make flavorful, evenly cooked Glutinous Rice with no soaking.
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Vegetables
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This easy Asian Spicy Cucumber Salad is the perfect balance of heat, salt, acid, and sweetness. It is crispy, refreshing, and a great snack, side dish, or garnish. And it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Charred Pak Choi Recipe
Bursting with flavours or soy & garlic glaze, this Charred Pak Choi Side Dish Recipe is perfect when you need a tasty sidekick to Asian mains!
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Refreshing Spiralized Asian Carrot Salad
What’s not to love about an incredibly tasty Spiralized Asian Carrot Salad? Nothing. It’s absolutely refreshing & delicious. Low Carb | Gluten Free | Vegan
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Chinese Stir Fry Green Beans
You’ll forget all about takeout with these vegetarian Chinese stir fry green beans! They make an easy, wickedly good addition to any main course.
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Easy Teriyaki Mushrooms
These Teriyaki Mushrooms are coated in a sweet and savory sauce. An easy side dish with big flavor that is on the dinner table in 10 minutes.
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Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Dressing
Grilled asparagus is a delicious summer side dish. Add Japanese-inspired flavours by tossing with a simple dressing made with sesame oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar.
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Sticky Air Fried Sweet Chili Cauliflower
This Sticky Air Fried Sweet Chili Cauliflower (vegan) will be your new favorite side dish. Avocado Skillet is a plant based food blog.
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Stir Fry Vegetables
This Vegetable stir fry recipe is a quick & easy way to enjoy your veggies! These stir fry vegetables are cooked in a savory & slightly sweet sauce and are perfect served over rice or noodles!
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Quick Sauteed Snow Peas Recipe Made Spicy
This easy and quick sauteed snow peas recipe is packed with flavor, great texture and a touch of heat from sriracha. It’s going to become one of your favorite side dishes.
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Asian Brussels Sprouts
These Asian Brussels sprouts are incredibly flavorful and easy to make! This is a great healthy side dish, appetizer or snack.
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Spicy Garlic Edamame
Spicy Garlic Edamame is a simple way to bring big flavors to edamame. This recipe is ready under 10 minutes and is healthy and delicious!
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Asian Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Asian broccoli stir fry recipe. Tender, crispy broccoli tossed with ginger, garlic, & a beautiful sauce glaze makes a delicious side dish.
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FAQS
What’s the difference between teriyaki marinade and teriyaki sauce?
The main difference between marinades and sauces is when they are used: marinades are used to flavor food before cooking, while sauces are added during or after the cooking process.
Does teriyaki sauce go on before or after cooking?
Teriyaki sauce is typically added to the meat (or meat substitute) while it is being grilled or stir-fried.
These sides complement the rich, savory flavors of teriyaki chicken while adding variety and balance to your plate!
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