Description
This Baked Teriyaki Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs baked to perfection and glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce. A flavorful and easy chicken dinner, perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or family meals. Made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, this sticky Asian-inspired dish is oven-baked and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange in a baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble.
3. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add to saucepan and simmer until sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
4. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove from oven and brush with the remaining sauce. Broil for 2–3 minutes until the tops are sticky and slightly charred.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute chicken breasts but reduce the baking time to avoid drying out.
Store extra sauce separately if planning to freeze for future meals.
For a spicier kick, add chili flakes or a teaspoon of sriracha to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg