Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

chicken thighs

cut up

0.5 cup

soy sauce

0.25 cup

water

0.5 tsp

ginger, powdered

0.25 cup

sherry wine

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

3 tbsp

sugar

Step 1
~10 min

Place chicken pieces in a baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~10 min

In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, water, powdered ginger, white or sherry wine, minced garlic cloves, and sugar to create the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3
~10 min

Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~10 min

Cover the dish and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours).

Step 5
~10 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 6
~10 min

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, turning the pieces every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and coating with the sauce.

Step 7
~10 min

Check for doneness; chicken should be cooked through and the sauce should be thick and glazed.

Step 8
~10 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce in a saucepan after baking the chicken.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice and steamed broccoli.

Pairs well with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Broccoli
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

A popular dish often served at family dinners and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

family dinner
weeknight meal
casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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