Baked Teriyaki Chicken

If you love sweet, succulent, and spicy flavors, chances are, you’ll love this recipe!

Home chefs love baked teriyaki chicken because it is delicious, easy to make, and goes well with almost any occasion. 

Read on to learn how to make oven-baked chicken teriyaki at home!

Delicious! Absolutely wonderful!

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Why I Love Baked Teriyaki Chicken

• Baked teriyaki chicken is succulent and flavorful! 
• The teriyaki sauce adds a delicious and sweet flavor that contrasts nicely with salty and spicy flavors. 
• This delightful recipe offers a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional fried chicken. 

Does teriyaki sauce go on before or after cooking?

Add your sauce before cooking, allowing the flavors and seasonings to marinate and blend. 

What seasonings go well with teriyaki?

The following seasonings pair well with this baked teriyaki chicken recipe. 

• Minced Garlic
• Ground Ginger 
• Sesame Oil

How to Serve Baked Teriyaki Chicken 

One of the best parts of the baked teriyaki dish is that both preparation and serving this dish are a breeze! Serve baked teriyaki chicken over a bed of white rice with steamed vegetables. Add an egg roll or noodles to accent this dish. 

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Cooking Tips

1. If you want sweet, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth flavor, use boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicer result. 
2. Turn your chicken over when it’s half-cooked to ensure even cooking on both sides. 
3. Save some teriyaki cause to drizzle over your finished product when your chicken is cooking to add a final pop of flavor. 

Variations of Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Try the baked teriyaki chicken recipe with a salmon or tofu substitute for a similar flavor. 

Adding pineapple and bell pepper to your baked chicken dish gives it an even sweeter flavor that resembles Hawaiian chicken. 

If you’re a spice lover, use spicy teriyaki sauce to kick more flavor into your baked chicken! 

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• Water
• Cornstarch
• Sesame Oil
• Brown sugar
• Apple cider vinegar
• Soy sauce
• Garlic minced
• Pepper to taste

How to make Baked Teriyaki Chicken:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2. In a pot, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Step 3. Pour in 1 tablespoon of water into the pot.

Step 4. Add ½ tablespoon of sesame oil.

Step 5. Sprinkle in ½ cup of brown sugar.

Step 6. Add in ½ cup of soy sauce.

Step 7. Pour in ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar.

Step 8. Mix in 2 cloves of garlic, and add pepper to taste.

Step 9. Whisk together all of the ingredients, and heat them over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Stir continuously, and continue cooking until the sauce has begun to thicken. Remove the sauce from the burner.

Step 10. Baste both sides of the chicken thighs with the teriyaki sauce mixture, and place them top side facing down on a baking rack.

Step 11. Bake for 15 minutes, baste with more teriyaki sauce, and bake for 15 minutes more.

Step 12. Flip the chicken thighs over, and baste with teriyaki sauce again. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, and then baste one last time. Return the chicken to the oven for a final 5 minutes of baking time.

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How to Store Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Storing your baked teriyaki leftovers is almost as easy as making the recipe itself. Baked teriyaki chicken keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to as much as three days. 

How to Reheat Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Reheating your baked chicken dish is as easy as placing it in your oven or air fryer for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. 

How much does baked teriyaki chicken last in the fridge?

Baked chicken teriyaki can last as many as three days when stored in a sealed and airtight container in the fridge. 

Can I make ahead baked teriyaki chicken?

If you’re planning a special dinner for a family gathering or event, prep the ingredients for teriyaki chicken and place them in separate containers in your refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. 

Once cooked, your oven baked teriyaki chicken dish is good for up to three days in an airtight container in your fridge. 

If you want to preserve your chicken for a more extended period, freeze your chicken dish and then defrost it when ready to use. 

Related Recipes You Might Enjoy 

Hawaiin Teriyaki Chicken  – Similar to oven baked teriyaki chicken, Hawaiian teriyaki adds the elements of pineapple, onions, and other flavors to sweeten the pot. Make this Hawaiian chicken recipe for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or holidays. 

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki – Using a slow cooker to marinate and cook your teriyaki chicken is a great way to enjoy the sweet and sour flavors of teriyaki chicken in a slow-cooked blend. Making slow-cooker chicken teriyaki uses many of the same methods and ingredients as oven baked teriyaki. 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Give your palate a sweet delight when you add honey, chicken, and delicious spices to your countertop crockpot. Slow cooker honey garlic chicken thighs are well received by baked teriyaki chicken lovers.