The Best Honey Soy Sesame Chicken Thighs
These honey sesame chicken thighs are so easy and delicious you’ll want to make them every week! I know that sounds a little crazy, but trust me. They’re sweet and savory with the perfect tenderness from the sauce. Plus they only take about 30 minutes in total which is pretty much unheard of for an amazing dinner recipe!
We all know that chicken thighs are one of the most popular cuts for roasting and grilling. They’re juicy, tender, and can withstand a lot more heat than their delicate breast counterparts. But you don’t have to just roast or grill them! In this easy honey sesame chicken thighs recipe, give them a sweet Asian twist by marinating in soy sauce and cooking with honey before adding an unexpected crunch from the sesame seeds on top. You can also add fresh chopped parsley or green onions for added flavor and color.
The sweet yet savory sauce is made with honey, soy sauce, white vinegar, avocado oil, minced garlic and ginger. The sesame seeds add texture but if you’re allergic, you can skip and the chicken thighs will still be delicious.
I used low sodium soy sauce and if you are sensitive to gluten, you can use this one.
Honey Soy Sesame Chicken Thighs
Yields: 5-6 servings
Prep: 5 minutes| Cook Time: 29 minutes
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 lbs bone-in skin on chicken thighs
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley and sesame seeds for garnish
Directions:
- In a small bowl, add honey, soy sauce, avocado oil, minced garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and ground ginger. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade into the bag, release excess air and seal the bag. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F or 162 C. In a 2 quart baking dish, add the pieces of chicken and sprinkle with pepper.
- Pour the marinade on top and place the baking dish in the oven for 24 minutes, flipping chicken twice to keep it juicy in the sauce. Set the oven to broil and allow chicken to bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, plate and and serve warm with a spoonful of the sauce poured over the top. Garnish with parsley or green onions and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
So what’s your favorite part? Is it the sweet and savory flavor or how easy it is to make?
Honey Soy Sesame Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 lbs bone-in skin on chicken thighs
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley or green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add honey, soy sauce, avocado oil, minced garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and ground ginger. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade into the bag, release excess air and seal the bag. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F or 162 C. In a 2 quart baking dish, add the pieces of chicken and sprinkle with pepper.
- Pour the marinade on top and place the baking dish in the oven for 24 minutes, flipping chicken twice to keep it juicy in the sauce. Set the oven to broil and allow chicken to bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven, plate and and serve warm with a spoonful of the sauce poured over the top. Garnish with parsley or green onions and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
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