Easy Oven Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Easy Oven Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. This will be your teriyaki marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour about 1/2 cup of the teriyaki marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for later use as a sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate. For best flavor, you can marinate for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The chicken should be lightly browned and caramelized around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the chicken bakes, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved teriyaki marinade with the cornstarch and cold water. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to boil too vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. You can brush the chicken with some of the thickened teriyaki sauce before serving, or serve the sauce on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Oven Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined. This will be your teriyaki marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour about 1/2 cup of the teriyaki marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for later use as a sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate. For best flavor, you can marinate for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade. Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The chicken should be lightly browned and caramelized around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the chicken bakes, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved teriyaki marinade with the cornstarch and cold water. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to boil too vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. You can brush the chicken with some of the thickened teriyaki sauce before serving, or serve the sauce on the side.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min