Honey Soy Marinated Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep Time:
1.25
hours
Cook Time:
50
minutes
Servings:
3
Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine (or apple cider) vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk to combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  4. Transfer chicken to an 8-inch baking dish. Cover with sauce. Let it stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.
  5. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  6. Bake chicken in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 F and the tops are caramelized.
  7. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and add the sauce to a small pot.
  8. Cook to reduce sauce over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes to until thickened and syrupy.
  9. Pour sauce over chicken.
  10. Garnish chicken with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot and over rice.