Sticky Sweet Chicken: The Best Recipe for Flavor Lovers
A delicious recipe for those who love bold flavors and sticky textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the chicken, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally with the marinade.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or glazed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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