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Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Savory Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Thighs for a Family Feast

Discover juicy Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Thighs, a quick and easy gluten-free dish perfect for a family feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Canola or avocado oil
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Mirin Sweet rice wine
  • 1/4 cup Sake Can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adjust as needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
Optional Thickening Agent
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Finely sliced

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with pepper. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, granulated sugar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for teriyaki sauce.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet, place chicken skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip chicken, reduce heat, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Drain excess fat, pour in teriyaki sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Let chicken rest in sauce for 2 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure chicken is dry and only flip once during cooking. Adjust sweetness with sugar and honey based on preference.

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