Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin-on chicken thighs glazed with a rich sweet and savory sesame sauce. A weeknight hero with bold Asian-inspired flavors.

50 min total Base: 4 servings 420 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Bone-in chicken thighs

8 pieces

Soy sauce

3 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Sesame oil

1 tbsp

Garlic

4 cloves

Fresh ginger

1 tsp

Rice vinegar

1 tbsp

Toasted sesame seeds

2 tbsp

Spring onions

3 stalks

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.

Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger.

Sear chicken thighs skin-side down in a hot oven-safe skillet for 8 minutes until golden.

Flip chicken, pour sauce over, and transfer skillet to 200°C oven.

Roast for 25 minutes, basting halfway through, until cooked through.

Mix cornstarch with 1 tsp water, stir into pan juices and simmer to thicken.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions before serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

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