Baked Teriyaki Chicken
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Baked Teriyaki Chicken
Description
This recipe starts with a baking dish layered with broccoli florets, chopped red bell pepper, and onions tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chicken breasts are seasoned lightly and added atop the vegetables, all coated with a generous amount of thick teriyaki sauce. Baking covered at high heat cooks the ingredients through, after which the dish is uncovered and baked further to develop a glaze on the chicken and tender vegetables.
The final dish offers a balance of sweet and savory from the teriyaki sauce, with a moist texture in the chicken and soft yet slightly crisp vegetables. Broiling briefly at the end intensifies browning and texture if desired. The suggested garnishes of green onion slices and toasted sesame seeds add freshness and crunch. Cooking time may be extended for larger chicken pieces.
This meal pairs well with cooked rice to soak up the sauce and works well for home dinners requiring straightforward preparation and flavorful results. Using thick teriyaki sauce brands prevents a watery finish and supports a rich coating.
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken breast about 5 ounces each) (or sub with boneless skinless chicken thighs, small, boneless, skinless
- 1 ¼ cups teriyaki sauce such as Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki or Kikkoman Takumi Teriyaki, thick
- 12 ounce broccoli florets about 5 cups, fresh, package
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- olive oil
- rice cooked rice, sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, for serving, optional
- green onion
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper to taste. Don't add too much salt, since the teriyaki sauce also has salt in it.
- Place the broccoli, bell peppers, and onions in the bottom of the prepared dish. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with a little bit of salt and pepper to taste, and toss to coat.
- Add the chicken to the dish, pour the teriyaki sauce over top, and toss to coat.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, gently stir the veggies, and return the dish to the oven uncovered for 10-15 more minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the center of a chicken breast. If you’re using larger chicken breasts or chicken thighs you will need to extend the cooking time by about 10-15 minutes. For a more charred, crisp finish on the chicken, transfer the dish to the broiler for the final 1-2 minutes. Just keep a close eye on it as the sauce can burn quickly.
- Serve the chicken, vegetables, and sauce over rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is tested with small chicken breasts (~5 ounces); larger pieces require longer baking or can be cut into smaller cutlets for faster cooking.
- Use thick, rich teriyaki sauce brands for best coating and flavor; thinner sauces may not produce the desired glaze.
- For more char and crispness, broil the dish for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds to add color and texture.
- Pre-chopped vegetables or frozen diced onion can save prep time without affecting results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 3641mg | 152% |
| Potassium | 1084mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1504IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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