Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Liz Della Croce, Food and Lifestyle Blogger, The Lemon Bowl

Liz Della Croce, Food and Lifestyle Blogger, The Lemon Bowl

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Serves: 4

Teriyaki baked chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet and tangy Asian teriyaki sauce made with ginger, pineapple juice and sesame oil.

Ingredients

(for the Asian Teriyaki Marinade)

  • ½ cup pineapple juice

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup ketchup or tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons ginger minced

  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste optional

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 cloves garlic minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the Smart Chicken thighs in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Whisk together all ingredients in the marinade and pour over the Smart Chicken thighs. Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Pre-heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Remove chicken from the marinade and gently pat dry with towel. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches internal cooking temperature of 165 degree. Garnish with scallions to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 ounces, Calories: 248kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 135mg Sodium: 1074mg Potassium: 493mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 116IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 26mg Iron: 2mg