Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

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This Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a quick, flavour-packed protein that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch. It’s pan-fried or air-fried for minimal effort and packed with protein to keep you full. a

Cooking Time

Around 20 mins

Chicken Thighs

Core Ingredients

Flavour Bomb

Teryaki Sauce

Meal Type

Quick Proteins

Nutrition

Antioxidant Rich Foods

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tbsp teriyaki sauce or marinade

1 tsp oil (suitable for the recipe, e.g., olive oil, sesame oil, butter)

1 tsp garnish (optional, e.g., sesame seeds, herbs, or citrus zest)

Method

Air Fryer Method:

Pat the chicken thighs dry and brush with the sauce or marinade. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket and place the chicken thighs inside.
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through.
Serve with your choice of sides.

Pan-Fry Method:

Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown.
Add the sauce or marinade, let it bubble & caramelize for another 2 minutes.
Done! Serve immediately.

Pairings

Quick Bowl: Serve over a pouch of wild rice with Simple Greens, Dashi Greens, or Ginger Chilli Greens + Miso Soup.

Noodle Fix: Serve over high-protein noodles with Simple Stir-Fry.

Lazy Wrap: Slice and add to a tortilla with our Simple Slaw Recipe.

Tips

Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for easy cooking.

Batch-cook extra portions for meal prep.

Buy pre-made sauces or marinades to keep things simple.

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