Juiciest Teriyaki Chicken!
Teriyaki chicken: Bake tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory homemade glaze. This easy recipe comes together in under 40 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp cooking oil, divided
- 1.75 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 Tbsp of the cooking oil.
- Place chicken thighs in a shallow bowl. Pour marinade over chicken, turning to coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 day refrigerated), turning occasionally.
- When ready to cook, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, discarding any unused marinade.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and the skillet liquid reduces to a sticky glaze coating the chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.