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Glazed Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

August 31, 2020 | Asian

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These Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, sweet, and savory! Serve them with a side of rice and broccoli for a delicious Asian meal the family will love!

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs garnished with green onions on a white plate with white rice and broccoli.

These gorgeous glazed Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are such an easy and delicious entree! For more great Asian recipes, try my Vegetable Lo Mein, Mongolion Beef, and Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken.

A close-up shot of glazed chicken thighs garnished with toasted sesame seeds, and green onions.

Teriyaki Chicken

Who doesn’t love some good Teriyaki Chicken?! The combination of sweet and salty sticky sauce on a juicy tender piece of chicken is too good to pass up. The sauce is so yummy, you’ll want to spoon it over your rice and broccoli too!

Teriyaki Chicken Thighs in a pan with sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

HOW TO MAKE TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS:

Time needed: 40 minutes.

This Teriyaki Chicken is so easy to make and can be made with any cut of chicken. Serve it with rice and steamed or stir fried vegetables.

  1. Brown the Chicken

    Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken top side down to the pan and brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove and place on a plate and drain grease from pan.

  2. Make the Sauce

    To the skillet, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Add the chicken, top side down. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, flip, and cook about 8-10 more minutes until cooked through (165 degrees F) and tender).

  3. Thicken the Sauce

    Remove chicken from pan onto a clean plate. Bring sauce to a boil over med-high heat. Mix the cornstarch and water together and then whisk into the sauce and cook until slightly thickened.

  4. Garnish & Serve

    Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and steamed or stir fried vegetables.

Browned chicken thighs in a skillet seasoned with salt and pepper with various ingredients (brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger) surrounding.

FAQS

How can I make a breading for the chicken?

If you want a crust on your chicken like at Chinese restaurants you can dredge it in flour or cornstarch before searing.

What should I serve Teriyaki Chicken with?

I like to serve my chicken with jasmine rice and broccoli. Some other good vegetables to have as a side are stir fried peppers, zucchini, or green beans.

Can I use a different cut of chicken?

Yes! Thighs are most tender and the bone-in helps make it extra tender and flavorful. If you like eating the skin, you can use skin-on thighs. If you choose to use chicken breasts, you likely won’t need to cook them as long. You can also use drumsticks or wings.

What is Teriyaki Sauce made of?

Homemade teriyaki sauce is made up of soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and garlic. It is thickened with a slurry of cornstarch and water.

Plates of glazed chicken thighs, white rice, and broccoli.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN:

  • Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer– I wish I had gotten this sooner! This quick read thermometer helps you cook your meats to the adequate temperature. No more raw chicken or over cooked steak!
  • Garlic Press– Fresh garlic tastes best and this is the garlic press is my favorite! I love how easy it is to clean.
  • Non-Stick Skillet with Lid– I have a different pan but this one is highly rated and all kitchens need a good nonstick skillet with a lid.
A rectangle meal prep container with teriyaki chicken white rice, and broccoli.

LOOKING FOR MORE ASIAN DISHES? CHECK OUT THESE:

  • Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
  • Shrimp Stir Fry
  • Hunan Chicken
  • General Tso Chicken
  • Sesame Ginger Salmon & Broccoli
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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

These Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, sweet, and savory! Serve them with a side of rice and broccoli for a delicious Asian meal the family will love!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-off chicken thighs, or drumsticks
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons cold water
  • green onion
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken top side down to the pan and sear on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and place on a plate and drain grease from pan.
  • To the skillet, add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil over med-high heat. Add the chicken, top side down. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, flip, and cook about 8-10 more minutes until cooked through (165 degrees F) and tender).
  • Remove chicken from pan onto a clean plate. Bring sauce to a boil over med-high heat. Mix the cornstarch and water together and then whisk into the sauce and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top of the chicken and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and steamed or stir fried vegetables.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 1709mg74%
Potassium 324mg9%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 22IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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