Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Even when making the teriyaki sauce from scratch, these oven-baked chicken thighs are quick and easy to prepare and will delight the whole family.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and stir well. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until sauce is reduced, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place chicken thighs in an oven-safe casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken thighs.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, basting thighs every 10 minutes with the remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.