Description
These Teriyaki Roasted Chicken Thighs are full of bold, sweet-savory flavor with irresistibly juicy meat and crispy skin. Perfect for a no-fuss dinner that still impresses!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure a crispy, caramelized finish.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
- Place thighs skin side up in a baking dish and pour any extra marinade over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until fully cooked (165°F/75°C). For crispier skin, broil an additional 2–3 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of baking, heat cornstarch slurry in a small pot until thickened, then drizzle over the chicken.
- Let rest briefly, then top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can swap brown sugar with a natural sweetener or use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier twist. Don’t skip the marinating time, it’s essential for flavor depth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken, roasted chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner, Asian chicken recipe