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Honey Sesame Baked Chicken Thighs served on a marble platter and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. Yellow rice and green onions in the background with a two tea towels.
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Honey Sesame Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy and moist Honey Sesame Baked Chicken Thighs in a sweet and savory garlic sesame sauce. An easy weeknight dinner recipe that pairs perfectly with rice or vegetables.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword garlic sesame chicken, honey sesame baked chicken thighs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 362kcal
Author Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or low-sodium
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2½ tsp corn starch
  • 2½ tsp cold water
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup green onions, diced
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Instructions

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel.
  • Mix together baking powder and oil.
  • Spread mixture on top and under chicken skin.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil.
  • Pour on top of chicken.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
  • Stir together cornstarch and water.
  • Whisk into liquid. Spoon sauce over chicken occasionally.
  • Turn oven to 400°F and bake until skin is crispy.
  • Serve with sesame seeds, green onions, and rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg