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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Recipe for Perfect Broccoli Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy bone-in chicken thighs glazed with teriyaki sauce and roasted broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300 g)
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce (120 ml), homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (15 ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 ml)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with vegetable oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until smooth. Set half aside for glazing later.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss broccoli florets with a little oil, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on one half of the sheet pan, leaving space between pieces. Spread broccoli on the other half in a single layer.
  6. Roast for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and broccoli starts to caramelize.
  7. Remove pan from oven. Brush chicken and broccoli generously with reserved teriyaki glaze.
  8. Switch oven to broil on high and broil for 2-3 minutes until glaze bubbles and chicken skin crisps further. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes off the heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Patting chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid soggy skin or steamed broccoli. Apply glaze only at the end before broiling to prevent burning. Rest chicken after cooking to lock in juices. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For lower sugar, reduce honey or use a sugar substitute.

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