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Crispy Baked Honey Soy Chicken Thighs Recipe with Sesame Ginger Glaze

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This recipe delivers crispy baked chicken thighs with a sticky honey soy glaze accented by sesame and fresh ginger, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs / 900g)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 3 tbsp honey (60 ml)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: splash of fish sauce for extra umami

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth and slightly thick.
  4. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the chicken thighs skin side up.
  5. Bake the chicken uncovered for 25 minutes until the skin starts to crisp and the meat cooks through.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the honey soy glaze generously over each thigh.
  7. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the glaze thickens and caramelizes.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the hot chicken.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Use a wire rack to allow air circulation and fat drainage. Apply glaze after initial baking to keep skin crispy. Watch carefully during final glaze bake to avoid burning sugars. For extra crispiness, broil 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely. Leftovers reheat best in oven to maintain crisp skin.

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Keywords: crispy chicken thighs, honey soy chicken, baked chicken, sesame ginger glaze, quick dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free option

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