Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Teriyaki Sauce; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced (or crushed with a garlic press, about 2 t.); 1 teaspoon peeled finely grated fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Remaining Ingredients; 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 1/2 lb.); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

Teriyaki Sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced (or crushed with a garlic press, about 2 t.)
1 teaspoon peeled finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Remaining Ingredients
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 1/2 lb.)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Make the sauce: combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir until the sugar dissolves.
2
Pour 1/2 cup sauce (save remaining sauce for another use) in a zip-lock plastic bag; add in the chicken; seal bag and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
3
Preheat the broiler; remove chicken from marinade and arrange it on a broiler pan, skin side down (if the chicken still had skin).
4
Discard marinade.
5
Broil the chicken until brown and crispy, 8-10 minutes, then turn the pieces over and broil until almost cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.
6
Sprinkle the chicken with the sesame seeds and cook until the seeds turn golden brown and the chicken is done, 1-2 minutes longer.

489

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Teriyaki Sauce, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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