The Asian-Style Twist That Makes Baked Potatoes Extra Flavorful And Satisfying

Craving an extra flavorful and satisfying meal? Make a super loaded baked potato with a Japanese American-style twist by topping your baked potatoes with teriyaki chicken. While teriyaki sauce did not originate in Japan, it was born in the kitchens of Japanese Americans. Adding teriyaki chicken to baked potatoes gives the Western dish a fun Asian spin. To do it, make Tasting Table's three-ingredient easy teriyaki chicken recipe and load your baked potatoes with it. Treat your baked potato as if it were a bed of rice, and this will all make sense. 

See, a baked potato is a bland, starchy vessel usually loaded with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon. Instead, why not top it with a high-protein and flavorful dish like teriyaki chicken? The result will be a delicious and hearty meal that looks like it took way more effort to make than it really did. Teriyaki chicken, both sweet and savory, will add depth to any baked potato. The creaminess and blandness of the potato itself will also temper the bold flavors of the teriyaki. 

Anytime you have leftover teriyaki chicken, or you've made extra of it, or you've ordered the takeout version of it, save some as a topping for your baked potatoes. If you need a recipe, try Tasting Table's easy teriyaki chicken recipe, and save a cupful or so to add to your baked potatoes. Also, be sure to follow this one extra step to get you the tastiest, creamiest baked potato you've ever had: steam them first. Since the teriyaki chicken is already full of flavor, you can skip adding extra seasoning, like salt and pepper, to the potato.

To further enhance your teriyaki chicken loaded baked potato dish, think of other Asian inspirations and twists you can incorporate. For example, you'll often find chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds on teriyaki chicken. Sprinkle those on top of your loaded baked potato. Fried shallots and onion flakes work too. For added vegetables, steamed broccoli, cucumber salad, sautéed bok choy, or shaved cabbage make healthful additions. As for those who love heat and spice, consider drizzling chili crisp or sriracha on top.