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By Karina 9 Comments Filed Under: Asian

Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are cooked right on the stove without needing an oven! Better than any store bought teriyaki, this recipe is a family favourite!

No more Japanese takeout for me thanks I’ve got an easy Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe!

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Glossy, juicy and tender chicken thighs are not just coated in a beautifully thick teriyaki sauce. The way we cook this chicken guarantees teriyaki sauce being cooked right through the chicken! Um, can I just say one word: flavour. FLAVOUR. Adding garlic in this recipe takes this Teriyaki recipe to a whole new world of flavour.

A super simple and easy, no fail recipe, right up there with this Simple Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry, and this Teriyaki Glazed Salmon. The only pre-cooking thing you’re going to do is create the sauce. Then you’re going to sear your chicken thighs without any marinading time, until just cooked through; and then pour in your sauce. Well, I did say simple.

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After the sauce has thickened and is coating your chicken thighs, you’re going to garnish with green onion slices, just because. You’re going to eat with your hand / fingers, because knives and forks are severely overrated when eating juicy, Teriyaki chicken thighs. AmIRight?

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Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are cooked right on the stove without needing an oven! Better than any store bought teriyaki, this recipe is a family favourite!
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Serves: 5

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic , smashed with the back of your knife
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 3 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 5 chicken thighs (about 19 ounces | 550 grams, skin off, bone in or out)*
  • 2 large green onions (Australian shallots), sliced, to serve

Instructions

  • Combine together the crushed garlic, soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar in a small bowl; mix well until sugar dissolves.
  • Pierce each chicken thigh with the tip of a sharp knife all over to ensure a faster cook time. This also helps the sauce absorb through the chicken instead of just coating it.
  • Heat the oil in a good quality non-stick pan or well seasoned skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 7-8 minutes each side, (depending on the thickness of each chicken thigh and how many incisions made), until golden browned and nearly cooked through to the bone.
  • Drain any excess fat released from the chicken out of the pan (blot with paper towel if it's easier).**See Notes.
  • Pour in the sauce and shake the pan around to evenly distribute the sauce. Cover pan with a lid and cook for a further minute.
  • Uncover and continue to cook until the teriyaki sauce thickens and reduces down (about 5-6 minutes). Coat each thigh in the sauce. Top with green onion (or shallot) slices. Serve immediately over steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

*I used small chicken thighs. Cook time will depend on the size of your thighs. The more incisions you make through the flesh, the faster they will cook!
**Make sure any fat is removed from the pan in Step 4, as this is what ensures a thick and glossy teriyaki sauce. DON'T skip this step!

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Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are cooked right on the stove without needing an oven! Better than any store bought teriyaki, this recipe is a family favourite! | https://cafedelites.com
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  1. April says

    September 27, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Made this 2 hours ago. None left. We love it! It’s so much better than restaurant. I had no sake so I followed the substitution they offered and used the rice vinegar instead and for the Mirin I used white cooking wine as recommended. Otherwise , I followed the recipe and served it over rice with broccoli florets. Also, next time I will double the sauce recipe because it tasted so delicious over the rice. The chicken thighs were so moist. Making this next week for my grandkids.

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  2. sal says

    December 10, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    green onions are called spring onions in Australia

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  3. Joanne says

    July 16, 2018 at 3:31 am

    Looking for the chicken thigh recipe with oyster sauce. Slow cooker isrd

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    • Karina says

      July 16, 2018 at 4:07 am

      You can find any of my recipes at cafedelites.com and search for any recipe or keyword that you are looking for. Here are the recipes I have with chicken thighs and oyster sauce. https://cafedelites.com/?s=chicken+thighs. Enjoy!!

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  4. Sheri says

    June 21, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Looks delicious. Forgive me, but I am confused as to whether or not to remove the chicken after Step 3, while cooking the Teriaki sauce.

    Thanks!

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  5. Sabrina says

    November 07, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    This recipe caught my eye since I’ve been using cooking thighs in a lot of recipes lately, much more flavor than skinless, boneless, thank you for sharing this!

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  6. Jamie | Hola Croqueta says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    Oh my! I’m getting hungry just reading this!

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  7. Nisha @ Honey What's Cooking says

    September 22, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    This looks so delicious. Love your recipes.

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  8. Mary says

    September 21, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    This looks like a good quick meal with most of the ingredients already waiting in the pantry/fridge – just need the chicken!! Looking forward to making this. Flavoursome and nice and juicy. Thankyou for the recipe. It’s on for tomorrow night. ?

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