Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients:
•For the Chicken:
•6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•For the Teriyaki Sauce:
•1/3 cup soy sauce
•1/4 cup honey (or brown sugar)
•1 tablespoon rice vinegar
•1 tablespoon sesame oil
•2 garlic cloves, minced
•1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
•1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
•Vegetables:
•2 cups broccoli florets
•1 cup bell peppers (yellow, red, or orange), chopped
•1 cup pineapple chunks (optional, for a tropical twist)
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon black pepper
•For Garnish:
•Sesame seeds
•Chopped green onions
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
•In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
•Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Season the Chicken:
•Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
•Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3.Bake the Chicken:
•Arrange chicken thighs on a large sheet pan and brush generously with some of the teriyaki sauce.
•Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
4.Add the Vegetables:
•While the chicken is baking, toss the broccoli, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks (if using) with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
•After 20 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven and arrange the vegetables around the chicken thighs. Brush everything with more teriyaki sauce.
•Return to the oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
5.Broil for Crispiness (Optional):
•For extra caramelization, broil the sheet pan on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
6.Garnish and Serve:
•Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken and vegetables before serving.
•Serve hot, optionally with steamed rice or noodles.
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