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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
This easy teriyaki chicken thighs recipe will quickly be part of your weeknight rotation. Tender chicken in a savory and sweet teriyaki marinade that doubles as a flavorful sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 green onions green and white part, sliced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 5-6 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper and the white parts of the green onions. ⅓ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 green onions
- Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the chicken thighs making sure to coat both sides of the chicken in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add your sesame oil and wait until it becomes shiny (1-2 minutes). 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels (set the marinade aside).
- Place the chicken in the pan, smooth side down, (work in batches if you need to so you don't overcrowd the pan) and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads at least 165°F. I prefer cooking chicken thighs to a little higher temperature and often aim for 180-185ºF.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board or plate and tent with foil while you build your sauce.
- Place the remaining marinade into the pan and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until the marinade is slightly reduced and thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Spoon some of the marinade over the chicken thighs and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1 piece of marinated chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- If the sauce is not thickening, make a cornstarch slurry of 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water by whisking in a small bowl. Drizzle this into the sauce and stir constantly until slightly thickend.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
859mg
(36%)
Potassium
428mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
101IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.