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Baked Teriyaki Chicken – Tender, Juicy, and Flavorful

Baked Teriyaki Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken baked in a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Equipment

  • - Baking dish
  • - Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Aluminum foil (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Chicken:**
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • **For the Teriyaki Sauce:**
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • **For Garnish:**
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • **Make the Teriyaki Sauce:** In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  • **Prepare the Chicken:** Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  • **Bake:** Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the sauce, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • **Garnish and Serve:** Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.