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Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Baked teriyaki chicken is smothered in a sweet and tangy homemade sauce and baked in the oven in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking dish with parchment or foil. Place the chicken in the baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk the cornstarch, water, sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
  3. Remove the sauce from the heat and pour it over the chicken, covering the chicken completely. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • To thicken, simply simmer the sauce longer. Also, note that it will thicken as it cools.
  • Prep ahead of time. Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Leftover chicken can be eaten alone or added to rice, wraps, salads, or sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1819mg (76%) Potassium 711mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 51IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1819mg 76%
Potassium 711mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 51IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.