Sweet and Savory Teriyaki Chicken With Caramelized Onions

Looking for an easy chicken recipe that delivers big flavor with very little effort? This tender teriyaki chicken combines sweet caramelized onions, rich silan, garlic, and savory teriyaki sauce to create a family friendly meal that's perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

As the chicken slowly cooks, it absorbs all the delicious flavors of the sauce, resulting in juicy, flavorful meat and a rich onion topping that everyone will want to scoop onto their plate.

Ingredients

• 7 to 8 chicken leg quarters
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon silan (date syrup)
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Oil, for cooking

Optional:

• Potatoes, diced
• Additional onion wedges

Directions

Heat a little oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

Add the sliced onions and cook until soft, golden, and lightly caramelized.

Stir in the silan, garlic, sweet paprika, and water. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Add the chicken pieces and brown them lightly on both sides.

Pour in the teriyaki sauce and season with salt and black pepper.

If desired, add diced potatoes and extra onion wedges around the chicken.

Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

An Easy Family Dinner

This recipe pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, roasted potatoes, or fresh challah for soaking up the flavorful sauce. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, it's a dish that is sure to become a regular favorite at the dinner table.