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Juicy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs: Quick Asian-Inspired Recipe

Juicy Teriyaki Chicken Thighs: Quick Asian-Inspired Recipe

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  • Author: Karine Cerda
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: General
  • Method: Stir-frying/Simmering
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Halal/Non-Alcoholic

Description

Tender, umami-rich chicken thighs glazed with a soy-honey-ginger teriyaki sauce. Ready in under 45 minutes with no pork or alcohol. Achieve restaurant-style gloss and flavor without compromising dietary restrictions.


Ingredients

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Chicken Thighs
4 skin-on, bone-in
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
3/4 cup
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp grated
Honey
2 tbsp
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp


Instructions

Prepare Glaze: Whisk soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic in a bowl.
Adjust Sweetness: Add 1/2 tsp additional honey if needed (optional).
Reserve Glaze: Set 1/4 cup aside for basting, refrigerate remaining 1/2 cup.
Marinate Chicken: Place thighs in shallow dish. Pour 3/4 cup glaze over chicken, refrigerate at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Pat Dry: Remove chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Sear Skin: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook thighs skin-side down 5 minutes until golden.
Add Glaze: Flip chicken. Add reserved glaze to pan and simmer for 20 minutes, basting continuously until sauce is thick and shiny.


Notes

Use ground ginger as substitute if fresh unavailable
Double glaze is optional for extra flavor
Baste continuously during final 5 minutes for最佳gloss
Halal-approved recipe with no pork/alcohol
Marinating at least 1 hour improves flavor penetration


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze (out of 4 servings)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 2300mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 50g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg