Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a homemade sticky teriyaki sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a dish to impress your family and friends.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 serving

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on or boneless
½ cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
¼ cup brown sugar or honey for a natural sweetness
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Equipment

Skillet or Grill For cooking the chicken
Small Pot For thickening the sauce

Method

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
Marinate the chicken thighs in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the chicken in a hot skillet or grill over medium heat, basting with sauce as it cooks.
Simmer the remaining marinade in a small pot until thickened into a glaze.
Brush the glaze over the cooked chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
Serve with rice, noodles, or a side of steamed veggies.
Use tamari for a gluten-free version.

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