Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Tender and juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Skillet: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove Chicken from Marinade: Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken thighs in the skillet for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Serve with Garnish: Serve the chicken thighs garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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