Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Why you'll love this...

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.

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,)

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 spray the air fryer basket with oil 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 .

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 easier cooking.

Batch-cook extra portions for meal prep.

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

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