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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
Wonderfully rich and flavorful, these teriyaki chicken thighs are a great reason to skip the takeout! Ready to serve in 30 minutes, the chicken is perfectly tender and seasoned.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 506 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups blanched broccoli
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients.
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and sauté until the surface turns white.
- Add in the sauce ingredients and cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken. Add on the broccoli, garnish with sesame and scallions, and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: Store teriyaki chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce.
- If using low-sodium soy sauce, add 2 additional tablespoons and omit the water.
- Cut the chicken into similar sized pieces so that it cooks evenly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
896mg
(37%)
Potassium
599mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
558IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.