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Baked chicken thighs glazed with teriyaki sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: teriyaki chicken thighs, teriyaki
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
marinating time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 thighs
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Laureen King
Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe is a delightful balance of sweetness, saltiness, and savory goodness.
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Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs
  • ½ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Honey
  • 3 tablespoon Mirin
  • 2 tablespoon Apple Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, Miran, apple juice, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes).
  • Pour the sauce into a dish with the chicken. Cover and refrigerate allowing it to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes (preferably 2-4 hours).
  • Once the chicken is finished marinating remove it and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides. (about 2 minutes per side) Remove and place in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish.
  • Whisk the cold water and cornstarch together until fully mixed with no lumps present.
  • Pour the marinade into a saucepan and heat until boiling. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens. Whisk continually.
  • Pour over the chicken.
  • Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 375º F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º F.
  • Garnish with thinly sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 915mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg