Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Exactly one month from today, I will be making the voyage over to the East Coast for my new research position at Tufts University. My heart rate goes up every time I say it. What am I going to miss the most about California? Warm weather, asian food, friends&family (of course, not in that order)! I am hoping to get together with as many friends as I can before I make the big move. I invited my dear friend Lauren (the gal who introduced me to Pinterest long ago) over for dinner on Tuesday. She is an amazing cook, so the pressure was on.

For the entree, I made baked teriyaki chicken, one of my favorites. I’m talking juicy thighs with a delicious teriyaki sauce glazed on. 

Teriyaki Sauce | Sprig and Flours

 This sauce is spectacular and so easy. All you do is mix in all the ingredients and cook until it thickens.

Marinaded Chicken Thighs | Sprig and Flours

Get in touch with your inner Picasso (or kindergartner self) and brush the sauce on top of the chicken.

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs | Sprig and Flours

The end result is juicy chicken thighs, covered in a delicious teriyaki sauce. 

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs and Rice | Sprig and Flours 

Baked Teriyaki Chicken
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs, then lay them flat on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  3. In a small sauce pan, whisk together the water and cornstarch, then mix in the rest of the seasonings.
  4. Over medium heat, bring the sauce to a boil and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens.
  5. Take it off the heat and set it aside.
  6. With a pastry brush, brush the sauce over the chicken thighs.
  7. Bake it in the oven for 50-55 minutes, brushing the chicken every 10 minutes (set your timer!). Flip halfway through to brown the other side. Plate, and serve warm.

 

7 comments

    • Connie says:

      Thank you so much Gayle!! I am definitely very excited and a whole lot of nervous (: The chicken is delicious! I am eating the leftovers as we speak!

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