Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole That Beats Any Takeout

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a bubbling, golden casserole dish out of the oven and watching the whole family lean in just from the smell alone. This baked teriyaki chicken and rice is exactly that kind of meal — the sort that makes takeout menus feel completely unnecessary. Juicy, caramelized chicken thighs nestle right into fluffy, flavor-soaked rice, all glazed in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce that goes sticky and glossy in the oven. It is comfort food with a little something extra, and it comes together in one dish with minimal fuss.

What makes this recipe truly special is the way the rice cooks right underneath the chicken, absorbing all those savory, slightly sweet juices as everything bakes together. By the time dinner is ready, every single grain is packed with flavor. Finished with a scatter of fresh sliced green onions, it looks just as good as anything you would order from your favorite restaurant — and honestly, it tastes even better.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 and 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 and 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper (optional, for extra color and sweetness)
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Baked Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Casserole That Beats Any Takeout