Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs glazed with teriyaki sauce and finished with sesame seeds — crispy skin, tender meat, ready in 25 minutes. One sheet pan, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 34g
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F and arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a sheet pan.
- 2
Brush each thigh generously with teriyaki sauce, coating skin and sides.
- 3
Roast for 18–20 minutes until skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F in the thickest part.
- 4
Brush with a second coat of teriyaki sauce straight from the oven, then sprinkle sesame seeds over the top while skin is still hot.
- 5
Rest 2 minutes, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- pastry brush
- instant-read thermometer
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