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Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs for a Happy Family Dinner

Homemade Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs deliver juicy, flavorful bites glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 Chicken Thighs Boneless skinless for quicker cooking or bone-in for extra crispy skin.
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Reduced-sodium option available.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup is a great alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use light or dark varieties.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Can use fresh grated ginger instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Essential for thickening the teriyaki sauce.
For the Glaze
  • Reserved Marinade Thickened remaining marinade after marinating the chicken.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ground ginger until the sugars dissolve completely.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl, pouring half of the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, then refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Mix a cornstarch slurry with water and stir it into the saucepan. Let the sauce simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  5. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, discard the used marinade, and arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
  6. Bake boneless skinless thighs for 12 minutes, flip, brush with sauce, and bake for another 12 minutes. For bone-in thighs, bake for 15 minutes, turn, brush with sauce, and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
  7. Broil under high heat for 1 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Brush with more reserved sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Follow expert tips to ensure perfect results and feel free to experiment with variations of this recipe.

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