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Four juicy Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs covered in a thick, dark glaze and garnished with sesame seeds.

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

This recipe creates sticky, flavorful chicken thighs using a honey and soy-based glaze. It is suitable for weeknight dinners and yields an international flavor profile.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze and Marinade
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar apple cider or rice wine vinegar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
For the Chicken
  • 2 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch pepper to season
  • 1 pinch fresh parsley chopped, to garnish

Equipment

  • Shallow bowl
  • Cast iron skillet or baking dish
  • Paper towel

Method
 

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, green onions, cooking oil, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Trim off any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper then transfer chicken to the bowl with the marinade. Cover and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes if time allows, or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  4. Transfer chicken along with the marinade to a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping twice while baking to keep the top from drying out.
  5. Broil for 5 minutes at high heat until golden browned and slightly charred on the edges. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (or 70°C).
  6. Garnish with parsley and optional sesame seeds.
  7. Serve chicken with pan juices over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, regular noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 38gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 559mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Notes

When baking in the oven, turn the chicken thighs twice during cooking to keep them juicy and tender. Spray a little vegetable oil in the pan before baking to prevent the honey from causing the chicken to stick.

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