Description
Sweet Sesame Chicken Thighs are a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich and sweet sesame glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe features boneless chicken thighs marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Baked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a caramelized finish, each bite is bursting with flavor and topped with crunchy sesame seeds. Serve it alongside steamed jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables for a well-rounded meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat evenly; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken; broil for an additional two minutes until caramelized.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg