What makes this recipe so good is the simple homemade marinade. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, it turns into a light, glossy glaze that coats the chicken with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. The result is tender, juicy chicken that’s satisfying for dinner and just as delicious the next day for lunch.
Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal-prepping for the week, or just craving a quick and comforting dinner, this teriyaki chicken is an easy go-to recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again.
I love quick weeknight dinners, and this easy teriyaki chicken is one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to. It takes very little effort, and honestly — who doesn’t love teriyaki chicken? The simple homemade marinade turns into a light, shiny glaze that adds the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavor to tender chicken thighs. It’s satisfying, delicious, and the leftovers taste amazing for lunch the next day too!
My version of teriyaki sauce isn’t fully authentic, but it tastes really close to store-bought bottled sauces — just cheaper, fresher, and so easy to make. It keeps the chicken juicy, flavorful, and super soft.
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp cooking oil, divided
1.75 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
1. Make the marinade:
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, grated
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