Description
A delicious Baked Teriyaki Glazed Chicken recipe featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts baked to perfection with a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner and pairs well with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cooking spray (for baking dish)
- Freshly sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cornstarch, water, sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir the mixture constantly and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and let the sauce stand for 5 minutes to slightly cool and thicken further.
- Prepare Chicken and Initial Bake: Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the teriyaki sauce uniformly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add Remaining Sauce and Continue Baking: After the initial 20 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and pour the remaining teriyaki sauce over the chicken. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with freshly sliced green onions. Serve this flavorful teriyaki glazed chicken with rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- You can substitute low-sodium soy sauce with regular soy sauce but adjust salt accordingly.
- Letting the sauce stand after cooking helps it thicken better.
- Fresh green onions add a nice garnish and fresh flavor but are optional.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and stir-fried or steamed vegetables.
