Teriyaki chicken thighs: Discover the secret recipe!
A delicious and easy recipe for teriyaki chicken thighs that are juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining marinade with cornstarch and water, and bring to a boil to thicken.
- Serve the chicken thighs drizzled with the thickened sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg