Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is the easiest chicken recipe ever! And, the whole family loves it. Chicken thighs are marinated in teriyaki sauce and sautรฉed in a skillet.

Teriyaki chicken thighs piled on a white plate

Boneless skinless chicken thighs are one of my favorite things to cook with through the busy work week. They cook up so quickly and they are dark meat chicken, so they stay flavorful and juicy.

You might also like my Baked Teriyaki Salmon.

How To Make Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Note: ย The full printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

  • Add soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, and pepper to a bowl.
  • Stir to combine.

glass bowl full of teriyaki marinade being stirred with a spoon

  • Add boneless chicken thighs to a sealable food storage bag.
  • Pour the teriyaki marinade into the bag.
  • Seal the bag and roll the chicken around to cover it in marinade.
  • Marinade the chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes to two hours.

chicken thighs and teriyaki marinade in a plastic food storage bag

  • Place the marinated chicken thighs in a skillet.
  • Cover and cook.

chicken thighs being cooked in a large skillet

  • Flip the chicken over and cook.
  • Push the cooked chicken around in the teriyaki glaze that has formed in the bottom of the skillet.

cooked chicken thighs coated in teriyaki glaze in a large skillet

Leftovers

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This chicken can easily be reheated since there is no skin to get soggy. ย But, I actually like to eat this leftover chicken cold, on top of a big salad.

plate full of cooked chicken thighs coated in teriyaki glaze

Making Ahead

It only takes a couple of minutes to make this easy teriyaki marinade. ย But, it could be made ahead of time. ย Just keep the prepared marinade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. ย However, do not marinate the chicken in the teriyaki for more than 2 hours.

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cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs coated in teriyaki glaze piled on a white plate

Skillet Teriyaki Chicken Thigh Recipe

5 from 19 votes
The easiest chicken recipe ever! Chicken thighs are marinated in teriyaki sauce and sautรฉed in a skillet.ย 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes

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Servings 4 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar (red wine vinegar also works)
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 20 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the chicken in a large sealable plastic food storage bag. Pour the sauce into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag. Gently massage and roll the chicken around in the bag to get it evenly coated in sauce.
  • Place the bag on a plate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to two hours to marinate.
  • Use tongs to transfer the chicken from the bag to a large nonstick skillet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cover the skillet and place it over medium heat. Cook for eight minutes.
  • Remove the cover. Flip the chicken over. Cook for an additional five minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165หš Farhenheit.
  • The excess teriyaki sauce will form a thick glaze in the bottom of the skillet. Push the chicken around in the pan so that it gets evenly coated in the glaze, flipping the chicken over as necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of the recipe | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Keyword chicken thigh recipe, skillet chicken thighs, teriyaki chicken thighs
Cuisine American, Asian
Author Amanda Finks

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  1. 5 stars
    I was prepping lunches today for the family and used this recipe. I donโ€™t even eat thighs, but they looked so good I had to try one. These were the BEST Teriyaki thighs I have ever made. Definitely keeping this recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    This is a great recipe that tastes delicious and is super simple to make. I served it with rice and the Maple Syrup Roasted Brussels Sprouts from this site.

  3. 5 stars
    This is the best recipe! It tastes like chicken right out of a top quality Chinese food restaurant ๐Ÿ™‚

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Iโ€™m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living in Zionsville, IN. Iโ€™m an avid cook, travel nerd, & lover of good food! Iโ€™m trained in Food Science & recipe development. Itโ€™s my mission to bring you the BEST recipes your whole family will love!

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