Best 8 Teriyaki Sesame Seed Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Asia with our delectable Teriyaki Sesame Seed Chicken Thighs recipe. This culinary masterpiece combines the sweet and savory notes of teriyaki sauce with the nutty aroma of sesame seeds, resulting in a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Prepared with succulent chicken thighs, this recipe offers a juicy and tender bite, while the teriyaki glaze adds a glossy sheen and a rich, tangy flavor. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate the dining experience: fluffy steamed jasmine rice for a perfect pairing, a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, and a simple yet flavorful vegetable stir-fry to complete the meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asian cuisine with this enticing Teriyaki Sesame Seed Chicken Thighs recipe and its accompaniments.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH SESAME NOODLES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot chili oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 12-ounce package soba noodles
6 mini bell peppers, thinly sliced into strips
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Add the chicken thighs to a large resealable freezer bag.
  • In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine the soy, sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, Asian chili sauce, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, hot chili oil, pepper, scallion whites and garlic. Whisk or shake until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Add a third of the marinade to the bag with the chicken and toss to completely cover. Marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Refrigerate the remaining marinade in a jar, covered, until ready to cook.
  • Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse until cool, then set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade. (Discard any used marinade left in the freezer bag.) Cook the chicken, turning, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove to a cutting board and slice into strips.
  • Add the reserved jarred marinade to a medium pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Pour half of the marinade over the noodles in the bowl and toss until completely coated and warmed through. Add the sliced peppers and toss.
  • Pile the noodles onto a platter, arrange the sliced chicken on top and garnish with the reserved scallion greens, cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve the remaining hot marinade in a pitcher on the side.
  • To make ahead: This makes a great kit meal. Put the chicken in a large resealable freezer bag. Make the marinade and pour one-third over the chicken, seal the bag and coat. Save the remaining marinade in a mason jar and seal. Put the cooled rinsed noodles in a resealable freezer bag. Put the sliced peppers in a resealable freezer bag. Put the sesame seeds and scallions in tiny disposable containers with lids. Put the cilantro in a small resealable freezer bag. Put everything on a sheet pan and store in the fridge. When you are ready to cook, follow the instructions above.

TERIYAKI SESAME SEED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Cooking from the Pantry to table - There's nothing more satisfying than planning your own menu, shopping for fresh ingredients and preparing of daily meals. I plan my meals on the weekends and I start with Sunday dinner fixing enough to have left over's for lunch the next day. You will love this simple recipe for Teriyaki...

Provided by Carol White

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

LET'S MAKE THE MARINADE
1 Tbsp smoked or regular sesame seed oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce, low soduim
2 Tbsp agave nectar or (brown sugar can be used)
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 c water
SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbsp mrs dash herb & garlic seasoning
1/2 c scallions diced for garnish
2 Tbsp sesame seeds for garinish
TERIYAKI SAUCE OR YOU CAN BUY IT
2 Tbsp honey or agave nectar
2 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp cooking sherry
1 Tbsp minced ginger
1/2 c hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse chicken thighs and remove visible fat. In a large Ziploc bag, combine sesame seed oil, soy sauce, Agave Nectar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, cornstarch and water. Then add chicken thighs. Marinade overnight or 2 hours or so before cooking.
  • 2. Preheat oven 400° degrees, remove chicken thighs from marinade and place them on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown. Then remove from oven and let rest for about 5 - 10 minutes.
  • 3. While thighs are cooking, to make teriyaki sauce, in a small sauce pan add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sherry, ginger and Hoisin sauce and let simmer for about 3 - 5 minutes over medium heat until the sauce becomes glossy and caramelized. Remove from heat and set a side.
  • 4. After thighs have rested, slice in strips and place in serving dish and pour Teriyaki sauce over sliced thighs, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with white or brown rice.
  • 5. My Pantry Tip One thing I do when my shopping is complete on the weekends. I prep all of my fresh herbs for my meals. Example - I will wash my scallions and let them air dry on a paper towel. Once they are dried, I diced them and put them in a plastic container lined with paper towel to absorbed moisture and place them on my refrigerator door. The will keep for about a week.

OVEN-BAKED TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Dinner will be done quick with this lovely recipe which uses a homemade teriyaki sauce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and stir well. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until sauce is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs in an oven-safe casserole dish. Pour 1/2 of the teriyaki sauce over the chicken thighs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, basting thighs every 10 minutes with the remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 773.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SESAME-TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Make and share this Sesame-Teriyaki Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced (or crushed with a garlic press, about 2 t.)
1 teaspoon peeled finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 1/2 lb.)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour 1/2 cup sauce (save remaining sauce for another use) in a zip-lock plastic bag; add in the chicken; seal bag and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler; remove chicken from marinade and arrange it on a broiler pan, skin side down (if the chicken still had skin).
  • Discard marinade.
  • Broil the chicken until brown and crispy, 8-10 minutes, then turn the pieces over and broil until almost cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the sesame seeds and cook until the seeds turn golden brown and the chicken is done, 1-2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 678, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7, Protein 33.8

SESAME TERIYAKI CHICKEN



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When my granddaughter, Alicia Fie, married James Reeves, our family served this flavorful chicken over rice. It requires very little last-minute fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons white vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
24 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into each of three large resealable plastic bags. Add eight chicken breasts to each bag; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning once. , Discard marinade. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-13 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear., To grill, cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h28m

Yield 6 pieces; 1 piece per serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press or minced
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the soy sauce, sugar, sherry, vinegar, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and add the chicken. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, turning once, for 1 hour. The chicken can be marinated for up to 4 hours.
  • Heat the broiler to high. Arrange the chicken on a broiler pan skin side down and broil until brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and broil until almost cooked through, about 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cook until the seeds turn golden brown and the chicken is done, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

EASY TERIYAKI CHICKEN



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Try this easy, sticky Asian-style teriyaki chicken for a speedy weeknight supper - it takes just 20 minutes to make! Serve it with sticky rice and steamed greens

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
6 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
50g runny honey
30ml light soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp sesame seeds , to serve
4 spring onions, shredded, to serve
sticky rice, to serve
steamed bok choi or spring greens, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken and fry for 7 mins, or until golden. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 2 mins. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, vinegar and 100ml water. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 - 5 mins over a medium heat until the chicken is sticky and coated in a thick sauce.
  • Scatter over the spring onions and sesame seeds, then serve the chicken with the rice and steamed veg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.23 milligram of sodium

BAKED TERIYAKI SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS



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Minimal Ingredients....BIG flavors

Provided by Monika Rosales @THEDEVOTEDCOOK

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound(s) chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
1 tablespoon(s) complete seasoning
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/4 cup(s) teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon(s) sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients "except" Sesame seeds...with the chicken thighs.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins-45 mins
  • sprinkle with the Sesame Seeds.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken thighs are cooked evenly, it's recommended to use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce to your personal preference for flavor and texture.
  • For a crispier chicken thigh, consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cooking them for a few minutes longer.
  • You can add a variety of vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots, to make it a complete meal.
  • To save time, you can use pre-made teriyaki sauce from the store. However, making your own teriyaki sauce is easy and allows you to control the ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

This teriyaki sesame seed chicken thigh recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken thighs are tender and juicy, with a flavorful teriyaki glaze that is sure to please the whole family. Whether you serve it with rice, noodles, or vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner option, give this teriyaki sesame seed chicken thigh recipe a try.

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