Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs

Making baked Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Thighs is as easy as one, two, three! You'll love the beautiful mahogany color of this easy Asian-inspired chicken, not to mention its irresistible sweet and savory flavor!

I love using chicken thighs and cook with them frequently. Some of my favorite recipes featuring the dark meat thighs are: French Onion Chicken Thighs, Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs, Baked Chicken Thighs with Everything Seasoning, and Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut and Butternut Squash! When I tell you they're super versatile, I'm not joking around!

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• The ingredients for making teriyaki glazed chicken:
• Ingredient information:
• If it's not broke, don't fix it:
• Here's an excerpt of what I wrote about this chicken thigh recipe in 2013:
• Why this recipe works:
• Can other pieces of chicken be used for this recipe?
• What is the proper internal temperature for cooked dark and white meat chicken?
• Can this Asian-inspired marinade be used on anything other than chicken?
• Why is it important to boil the marinade?
• Make it a complete (and colorful) meal:
• Additional recipes featuring chicken thighs:
• Printable Recipe Card

The ingredients for making teriyaki glazed chicken:

Ingredient information:

• Chicken thighs - I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Feel free to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, but be aware that the cooking time will be longer than what is written in the recipe card.
•  Pineapple juice - It's the base of the sauce and brings fruity flavor to the party.
•  Brown sugar - The sweet in the sweet and savory. I used dark brown sugar, but feel free to use light brown if that's what you have.
•  Grated fresh ginger - for the best flavor, use fresh ginger and grate it into the marinade using a microplane. You'll notice (in the video) that I didn't even peel it. Why bother?
•  Freshly minced garlic - I LOVE it and use a lot of it in my cooking. Feel free to use as much or as little as you like.
•  Fresh lime juice - Brings brightness and the acidic component that makes the teriyaki glaze POP with flavor. It also helps tenderize the chicken.
•  Teriyaki sauce (your favorite brand) - Adding bottled teriyaki sauce to a homemade teriyaki sauce seems weird, but it helps build a more complex flavor base.
•  Soy sauce (I used low-sodium) - what self-respecting Asian dish wouldn't use soy sauce? A little goes a long way in imparting beloved Asian flavor.
•  Sesame seeds are important for visual presentation, flavor, and texture.

If it's not broke, don't fix it:

I originally shared this Asian-Inspired chicken thigh recipe in 2013 when I was brand-new to food blogging.

Even though this teriyaki chicken recipe has remained entirely unchanged, I've updated this post with additional pertinent information, including a cooking video, a printable recipe card, and many brand-new photos. Below is the original image from 2013.

Here's an excerpt of what I wrote about this chicken thigh recipe in 2013:

What do you do when you have a bunch of chicken thighs thawed from the freezer but no idea what to do with them?

You scour the cabinets and fridge and see what you have that will make a scrumptious sauce.

At least that's what I did when I came up with this recipe for Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Thighs.

Why this recipe works:

The sweetness of the brown sugar, and the pucker of the pineapple and lime juice, these chicken thighs are incredibly tasty and tender.

The cilantro garnish is completely optional, but for me, it adds just the right and bright finishing touch to the dish.

I served mine along with some oven-roasted cauliflower and broccoli which was the perfect accompaniment to this light and flavorful dinner. A few of the photos from 2013 are below.

Can other pieces of chicken be used for this recipe?

Sure thing. Use it on legs, breasts, and even wings.

However, be aware that the cooking time will differ from what is written in the recipe card for boneless chicken thighs.

Please refer to the chart below for proper chicken cooking temperatures.

What is the proper internal temperature for cooked dark and white meat chicken?

Can this Asian-inspired marinade be used on anything other than chicken?

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad you asked… YES!

Use it on pork, beef, fish, shrimp, scallops, or even as a dip for egg rolls. At least, that's what I would do (note to self).

Why is it important to boil the marinade?

Boiling the marinade (when using raw chicken) is critical!! Do not skip this step!!

Since the marinade was used with raw chicken, boiling it will make it safe for consumption and kill harmful bacteria.

If you decide not to make the thickened glaze on the stovetop, discard the marinade, and DO NOT use it.

Make it a complete (and colorful) meal:

Healthy Broccoli Salad with sweet and sour dressing is just what the title suggests. Sweet, sour, healthy, and utterly delicious!

Roasted Red Potatoes with Lemongrass and Garlic are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They're an easy yet impressive side dish that are packed with flavor!

Mixed Berry Sorbet is a delicious combination of Mother Nature's finest berries that are pureed and then frozen into this luscious and healthy low-sugar treat.

Additional recipes featuring chicken thighs:

Sweet, smoky, fragrant, and mouth-watering.  That's how I can best describe this recipe for Chipotle Honey Chicken Thighs.

Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken Thighs are a moist and flavorful family favorite that comes together in a snap with the help of the slow cooker.

Baked Chicken Thighs with Everything-Seasoning is a super simple and quick cooking meal. This delicious dish is also economical, tender, and oh so flavorful!

Printable Recipe Card

I sincerely hope you'll enjoy today's delicious baked chicken thighs with teriyaki glaze as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!