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Bite sized pieces of glazed chicken in a bowl topped with chopped scallions, a bowl of rice i the background.

Asian Honey Soy Chicken


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy chicken dinner: baked chicken thighs finished in a hot pan with honey soy glaze. Delicious with fluffy white rice.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper

For the Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Sides and Garnish:

  • Rice to serve alongside, optional
  • 6 scallions, trimmed and sliced crosswise, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Spread a tablespoon or two of olive oil over the bottom of a large glass baking pan or rimmed sheet pan.
  2. Lay the chicken thighs out in a single layer in the pan, making sure to unfold them fully. It's fine if the pan is crowded. They'll shrink when they cook. Using a pastry brush, coat the tops of the thighs with more olive oil (1-2 tablespoons) and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake chicken for 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Meanwhile, while the chicken bakes, prepare the glaze and cook the rice, if using. Add the honey, soy sauce, water, vinegar and sesame oil to a large skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Low the heat to medium and simmer glaze for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until it reduces by about half and gets deep brown.
  5. Stir ginger and red pepper into the glaze. Add the chicken and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, until the chicken has a beautiful amber glaze and almost all the sauce is absorbed.
  6. Serve over rice, with a generous sprinkle of sliced scallions.

Notes

Nutrition Information: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a the advice of a professional nutritionist.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Bake and Sauté
  • Cuisine: Asian