Recipes Main Dishes Chicken Chicken Teriyaki Recipes Baked Teriyaki Chicken 4.7 (7,832) 5,561 Reviews 761 Photos This teriyaki chicken recipe uses a homemade teriyaki sauce to glaze chicken thighs that are baked in the oven for the most delicious sticky chicken. This is a much-requested recipe in our house! Easy to double for a large group. By Allrecipes Member Updated on March 5, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 761 761 761 761 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe If you need a recipe that will have everyone running to the table, then try this Baked Teriyaki Chicken. This teriyaki chicken is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand and it's so incredibly easy to make in the oven. After trying this recipe, you might be rethinking your store-bought teriyaki sauce and Japanese takeout menus. What Is Teriyaki Chicken? Teriyaki chicken is simply chicken that is coated in teriyaki sauce. The dish comes from the Japanese cooking technique called teriyaki, where meat is grilled or broiled with a soy sauce, mirin, and sugar glaze. Today, teriyaki chicken refers to any chicken with teriyaki sauce — regardless of the cooking method. What Is Teriyaki Sauce? Traditional teriyaki sauce is made up of four ingredients: soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and sugar. But many chefs have their own takes on teriyaki sauce. In this recipe, the teriyaki sauce includes soy sauce, sugar, ginger, cornstarch (for thickening), cider vinegar (instead of mirin), water, garlic, and black pepper. How to Make Teriyaki Chicken You'll find the full, simple recipe below, but here's a brief idea of what you can expect: Make the Teriyaki Sauce In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, ground ginger, white sugar, minced garlic, cornstarch, cold water, cider vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer until thick and bubbling. Glaze the Chicken Coat the chicken on both sides with the teriyaki sauce. For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours or overnight. Bake the Chicken Bake the chicken in a 425 degree F oven for 50 minutes, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes. How Long to Bake Teriyaki Chicken The baking time can vary depending on how big your chicken pieces are. In this recipe, the chicken is cooked for 50-60 minutes. This should work for most chicken thighs. When in doubt, pull out your digital thermometer. Teriyaki chicken is done when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. What to Serve With Teriyaki Chicken Just like at your favorite restaurant, teriyaki chicken is best served with rice and vegetables. Try one of these tasty side dishes: Easy Roasted BroccoliBasic White RiceStir-Fried VegetablesSuperfast Asparagus Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "This was great! I couldn't believe that my home-made teriyaki sauce tasted better than most of the bottled sauces out there. My picky eater daughter kept talking about how good it was even the next day and my 21 month son keeps saying yummy," raves Frank-Jennifer Amaning. "This is a number one favorite at our house! So juice, tender, and delicious. The only thing I do different, and boy does it make a difference, if make a double batch and I marinade my chicken in a tightly closed zip lock pack (flipping over periodically) for 2 full days. Then I cook it exactly as the recipe calls for," says Heather Gilmore. "Every time I've made this, I've gotten compliments that it's the best chicken ever. Moist, falls apart, not tough and easy to cut and delicious," according to MARESSAC79. Editorial contributions by Bailey Fink Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings ½ cup white sugar ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine sugar, soy sauce, cider vinegar, cornstarch, cold water, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until teriyaki sauce thickens and bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Brush both sides of each thigh with the sauce. Reserve any extra sauce for basting. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip chicken and brush with sauce. Continue to bake, basting with remaining sauce every 10 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear, 20 to 30 more minutes. Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 14,372 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 272 Calories 10g Fat 20g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 272 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 85mg 28% Sodium 1282mg 56% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 17g Protein 25g 49% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 273mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.