How to Make Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Teriyaki chicken is a classic Japanese dish known for its sweet and savory flavor. The combination of soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings creates a delicious glaze that perfectly coats the chicken. While teriyaki chicken is traditionally cooked on a grill or stovetop, this recipe for oven-baked teriyaki chicken thighs offers a convenient and fuss-free alternative.

With this recipe, you can enjoy the rich flavors of teriyaki chicken without the hassle of constantly monitoring the gr...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and stir well. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until sauce is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs in an oven-safe casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken thighs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, basting thighs every 10 minutes with the remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 244mg