Baked Teriyaki Chicken

Baked Teriyaki Chicken – An easy chicken dinner baked in the oven with a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce. This baked chicken is great for weeknight dinners after a long work day!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Mar 12, 2025

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Ingredients list for the baked teriyaki chicken

• 4 or 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Teriyaki sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup water

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Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with oil or butter. Set aside.

2. Whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer then stir in the cornstarch mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes; allow to cool to room temperature.

3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; drain excess fat.

4. Place chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Brush half of the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken. Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Rub the remaining sauce over the chicken and bake for another 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F – 75°C).

5. Remove the baked Teriyaki chicken from the oven and serve immediately over rice, garnished with green onion. Enjoy!

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