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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Recipe Perfect for Quick Dinners

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy chicken thighs and colorful vegetables coated in a sticky, flavorful teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to your favorite veggies or proteins.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (about 90 g), washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans (optional, about 100 g)
  • 1 small carrot, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, about 5 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil if using. Stir in the cornstarch slurry last to thicken the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs and chopped vegetables. Pour about half of the teriyaki sauce over everything and toss gently to coat. Reserve the other half for basting.
  5. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet, spacing pieces evenly. Scatter the veggies around the chicken in a single layer without overcrowding.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and baste the chicken and veggies with the reserved teriyaki sauce.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crispy. Vegetables should be tender but still slightly crisp.
  9. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow even roasting. Double baste with sauce halfway through cooking to keep skin crispy and flavorful. Use a wire rack on the sheet pan for extra crispy skin. If veggies brown too fast, tent pan loosely with foil after 20 minutes. Can swap broccoli for cauliflower or frozen stir-fry veggies. Use tamari for gluten-free option. Can adapt to air fryer or grill with adjusted cooking times.

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