Name: Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 48 min
Total time: 1 h 3 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 pieces); 120 ml (0.5 cup) soy sauce; 60 ml (0.25 cup) honey; 30 ml (2 Tbsp) rice vinegar; 15 ml (1 Tbsp) toasted sesame oil; 15 g (1 Tbsp) grated fresh ginger; 12 g (2 cloves) minced garlic; 2 g (0.5 tsp) black pepper; 2 g (0.5 tsp) chili flakes (optional); 15 g (1 Tbsp) cornstarch mixed with 30 ml (2 Tbsp) cold water; 15 ml (1 Tbsp) vegetable oil; 15 g (1 Tbsp) toasted sesame seeds; 15 g (handful) scallions, sliced; 10 g (handful) cilantro leaves; 10 g (zest of 1 lime)

Description

These Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs deliver a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors with a beautifully caramelized glaze. This recipe is foolproof for a delicious and easy meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1.2 kg (2.6 lb) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 pieces)
120 ml (0.5 cup) soy sauce
60 ml (0.25 cup) honey
30 ml (2 Tbsp) rice vinegar
15 ml (1 Tbsp) toasted sesame oil
15 g (1 Tbsp) grated fresh ginger
12 g (2 cloves) minced garlic
2 g (0.5 tsp) black pepper
2 g (0.5 tsp) chili flakes (optional)
15 g (1 Tbsp) cornstarch mixed with 30 ml (2 Tbsp) cold water
15 ml (1 Tbsp) vegetable oil
15 g (1 Tbsp) toasted sesame seeds
15 g (handful) scallions, sliced
10 g (handful) cilantro leaves
10 g (zest of 1 lime)

Instructions

Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange chicken thighs skin-side up.
Dry & Oil: Pat chicken dry and brush with vegetable oil.
Whisk Marinade: Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, pepper, and chili flakes.
Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken with half the marinade, reserving the rest for glazing.
First Bake: Bake for 30 minutes.
Glaze & Bake: Brush with reserved marinade and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
Thicken Glaze: Heat remaining marinade, add cornstarch slurry, and simmer until thickened.
Broil & Crisp: Broil for 2 minutes, watching carefully.
Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Plate & Garnish: Arrange, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro, and lime zest.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is crucial for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 48 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: chicken, thighs, honey, soy, baked, asian, glaze, easy, dinner