Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs (Sticky, Sweet & Easy)

Ingredients:

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• Sesame seeds & chopped green onions for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper.
2. Prepare Teriyaki Sauce:
   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
   Simmer for 5 minutes, then add cornstarch slurry. Stir until thickened. Set aside.
3. Bake Chicken:
   Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on tray. Bake for 25 minutes. Brush with teriyaki sauce, then bake another 10–15 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
4. Finish & Serve:
   Brush once more with sauce before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.