Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are cooked to tender perfection with bites of broccoli and the most mouthwatering teriyaki sauce! This easy dinner is ready in just 30 minutes with minimal ingredients and hassle free steps. It’s a wonderful one pan dinner recipe!
What’s in teriyaki chicken thighs?
This one pan teriyaki chicken recipe is so easy to make with ingredients you may already have on hand. Let’s take a look at some things you’ll need:
- Chicken Thighs: Boneless and skinless is the way to go so you can easily cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Feel free to swap this with tamari or coconut aminos if preferred.
- Broccoli: Make sure you blanch it before adding it to the pan so it’s soft but still crisp.
Can you use chicken breast in this recipe?
For this dish, I prefer the flavor of chicken thighs, but you can use breast if you prefer. Chicken breast will require a slightly shorter cooking time, so take care not to over cook it or it can dry out.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover teriyaki chicken thighs and broccoli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. Reheat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warmed all the way through.
How to Freeze
Let teriyaki chicken and broccoli totally cool to room temperature prior to freezing for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to date and label!
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- Cut the chicken into similar sized pieces so that it cooks evenly.
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce.
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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cups blanched broccoli
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut into 1-inch cubes.1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- In a medium bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients.¼ cup mirin, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken and sauté until the surface turns white.1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Add in the sauce ingredients and cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken. Add on the broccoli, garnish with sesame and scallions, and serve. Enjoy!3 cups blanched broccoli, Sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute gluten-free tamari for the soy sauce.
- If using low-sodium soy sauce, add 2 additional tablespoons and omit the water.
- Cut the chicken into similar sized pieces so that it cooks evenly.
How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Step by Step
Slice the chicken thighs: Trim the fat from the chicken thighs (1 1/2 lbs total) and slice it into 1-inch cubes.
Make the teriyaki sauce: Whisk together 1/4 cup mirin, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp water and 2 cloves garlic.
Cook the chicken: Add 1 tbsp oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until the surface is white on all sides.
Add sauce and broccoli: Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken. Cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken. Then stir in 3 cups blanched broccoli and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions to taste.
The recipe is easy to follow and I made it but I had a problem thickening the sauce. It didn’t adhere to the chicken as in your photo. Can you please advise. Thx you
Sauce didn’t thicken at all, should have added some cornstarch so the sauce actually coats the chicken next time. Also didnt have any mirin so I used dry sherry. Overall still tasted good and my kids enjoyed it!
I’m sorry to hear your sauce didn’t thicken as expected! A teaspoon or 2 of cornstarch mixed with cold water would definitely help speed up the thickening in the future. I’m glad to hear you loved the taste, though!