Best 11 Teriyaki Sesame Seed Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Teriyaki sesame seed chicken thighs are an irresistible combination of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors. This classic Asian dish is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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.

TERIYAKI SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Sharon T

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon raw sugar or honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Cooking spray
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large zip-top bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar or honey, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, flipping a few times. Remove the chicken and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the marinade to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook until reduced slightly, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, shaking the skillet occasionally until they become browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Coat a large skillet or cast iron grill pan with cooking spray and set it over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Baste the chicken with the reduced marinade. Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Garnish with the chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds, season with pepper, and serve.

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

TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS



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This slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe always goes over big with my family. The chicken thighs turn out just right, every time. -Gigi Miller, Stoughton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and pepper; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS



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Delicious fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs with a garlicky sesame seed dressing are so good on any night of the week! Serve with rice. Any remaining sauce is delicious over rice as well!

Provided by Wendy L Jackson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a deep, oven-safe dish with aluminum foil.
  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in the prepared dish. Pour sauce over chicken and turn until fully coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over chicken, and continue to bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over chicken before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 886.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seed, green onion, pineapple, bamboo skewer

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seed
¼ cup green onion, chopped
1 pineapple, diced into 1-inch cubes
4 skewers bamboo skewer, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.
  • Combine the chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame seeds, and green onions, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Chill and marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slide a piece of chicken down the skewer, alternating with the pineapple, until there is a 1-inch gap on the top of the skewer.
  • Repeat with the remaining chicken, pineapple, and skewers.
  • Grease the surface of the grill by rubbing the grates with tongs and an oiled paper towel.
  • Grill the skewers for about 12-18 minutes with the lid closed, flipping them halfway. Brush the skewers with the leftover marinade during grilling, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 38 grams

TERIYAKI SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 15 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 (8 inch) bamboo skewers
8 ounces teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour to keep them from burning during cooking.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container large enough to hold all of the chicken.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips and submerge them in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Thread 1 chicken strip on each skewer towards end of the stick, and line up on a sheet pan.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7

TERIYAKI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Taken from an iVillage message board member who said they got it from Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger show. Prep time included marinating time.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

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, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lbs 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 125.6, Sodium 487.6, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 30.6

SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI-SESAME-CHICKEN WRAPS



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Wrap up dinner preparation in the morning, then enjoy a satisfying sandwich filling at the end of the day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seed
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
12 flour tortillas (10 inch)
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1 medium bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in cooker. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, gingerroot and garlic; pour over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir chicken mixture to break apart large pieces of chicken. Stir in sesame seed and sesame oil. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce on each tortilla. Using slotted spoon, spread about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Top chicken mixture with 1 tablespoon shredded carrot, a few bell pepper strips, 2 teaspoons green onions and 1 tablespoon noodles. Roll up tortilla; cut diagonally in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Wrap, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs. Look for thighs that are evenly sized and have a good amount of meat on them. Bone-in, skin-on thighs are ideal for this recipe.
  • Make sure the chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When searing the chicken thighs, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can brown evenly.
  • Use a good quality teriyaki sauce. The teriyaki sauce is the key to the flavor of this dish, so make sure to use a good quality sauce that you enjoy.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds. Sesame seeds add a nice flavor and texture to the dish. Sprinkle them on top of the chicken before serving.

Conclusion:

This teriyaki sesame seed chicken thighs recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the teriyaki sauce is sweet and savory. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch and texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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