Flavorful Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs
A quick and easy recipe featuring boneless, skin-on chicken thighs glazed with a sticky, flavorful Asian sauce made from soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the glaze. Set aside.
- Toast sesame seeds in a small dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 5–7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip and cook for 3–4 minutes on the other side.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the thighs as it simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes, until sticky and coating the chicken.
- Remove from heat once chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Use medium-high heat for searing to get a golden crust without burning. Spoon glaze repeatedly to build sticky layers. Add a splash of water if glaze thickens too much or starts to burn. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Optional red pepper flakes add heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 chicken thig
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 22
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