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Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Glazed Chicken Thighs

A simple and tasty dish featuring bone-in chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces raw bone-in chicken thighs Use bone-in for more flavor and juiciness.
  • 1 cup store-bought teriyaki glaze Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced Adds depth to the dish.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Lightly grease a glass 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Arrange the raw bone-in chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer, skin side up if your thighs have skin.
  4. Scatter the sliced onion and minced garlic over and around the chicken.
  5. Pour the teriyaki glaze evenly over the chicken thighs, turning them slightly if needed to coat well.
Cooking
  1. Bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, basting once or twice with the pan sauce, until the chicken is deeply glazed and cooked through to 165 degrees F.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, then spoon the onions and extra glaze from the dish over the top.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.