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Traeger Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs with Stir-Fried Cabbage - Whole30

Sweet & sticky with just the right amount of spice, these Traeger Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs will be a hit at your next cookout.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Traeger Grilled Teriyaki Chicken, Traeger Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, Whole30 Teriyaki Chicken, Whole30 Teriyaki Sauce
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon grated garlic around 3 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • ½ small head white cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots coarsely grated
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced, greens and whites separated
  • 8 ounces white bean sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a mason jar, combine coconut aminos, water, garlic, arrowroot starch, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and fish sauce. Shake vigorously to combine. Store the Teriyaki sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Rinse and pat the chicken very dry with paper towel. Add it to a bowl and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Toss to coat, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and marinate in the fridge for 1-4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Raise the heat to high and add the cabbage, carrot and white parts of the green onion. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage has softened slightly, around 5 minutes. Add the bean sprouts, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook, stirring, until the sauce has reduced by ¼ in volume, around 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat your Traeger grill to 475F. Place the chicken thighs along the front or back perimeter where the grill is hottest. If using a gas or propane grill, cook the chicken over direct, medium-high heat. Pour the reserved marinade into a sauce pan along with ¼ cup water. Stir to combine and place onto the grill. Cook the chicken until grill marks form, around 6 minutes. Flip, brush with the teriyaki glaze, and cook until the thickest parts of the thighs reach at least 165F internal. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onion. Serve with the stir-fried cabbage.

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