Baked Teriyaki Chicken (Sweet & Sticky Perfection)

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Absolutely — here’s a perfect Baked Teriyaki Chicken recipe that’s sweet, sticky, savory, and beautifully caramelized in the oven.

🍗 Baked Teriyaki Chicken (Sweet & Sticky Perfection)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken:

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 4–5 boneless thighs)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Lightly grease or line a baking dish.
  • Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry.
  4. Cook 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  5. Remove from heat.

3️⃣ Bake the Chicken

  • Place chicken in baking dish, skin-side up.
  • Pour about ⅔ of the sauce over the chicken (reserve the rest).
  • Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, basting once or twice.

For extra sticky caramelization:

  • Broil for the last 2–3 minutes until the top bubbles and darkens slightly.

4️⃣ Finish

  • Brush with remaining teriyaki sauce.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

🍽️ Serve With:

  • Steamed jasmine rice
  • Stir-fried broccoli or snap peas
  • Roasted carrots
  • Pineapple slices for a sweet contrast

💡 Pro Tips for Maximum Flavor

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
  • Let the chicken rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in some sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
  • If using boneless thighs, reduce bake time to about 25–30 minutes.

If you’d like, I can also give you:

  • A slow cooker version
  • An easy sheet pan version with veggies
  • Or a spicy teriyaki twist 🌶️

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