Simple and Delicious Teriyaki Chicken
A flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savoury glaze made from soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, pairing beautifully with rice, noodles, or vegetables. It's versatility and rich flavours make it a go-to favourite for home cooks and food lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken thighs
- 1/8 cup dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Add everything except the sesame seeds to a bowl and mix well to combine. For an extra layer of flavour, you can marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Once ready, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and bake the chicken skin side up for 20 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking.
- Remove and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 642kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1033mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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