Name: Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 3 tsp ginger (grated); 1 tbsp green onion (garnish)

Freshly baked chicken thighs with green onion garnish

Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe

Try this delicious Asian-style chicken thigh recipe which is packed with so much flavor. The juicy chicken is marinated in a blend of Asian spices that can be baked or grilled to perfection. A must-try dish that's easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine Asian

Servings6 servings

Calories (per serving)417.4 kcal

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup (58.8 g) soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
1/3 cup (86.2 g) rice wine vinegar
3 tsp ginger grated
1 tbsp green onion garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare marinade by mixing vinegar, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat.
Boil, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until thick and let it cool.
Place chicken in a deep baking tray and pour over sauce.
Bake for 40 minutes but ensure you turn the chicken half way through. You could also use a grill or air fryer to cook in less time (around 30 minutes in total).
Allow chicken rest before serving and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 417.4kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 24.7gFat: 28.7gSaturated Fat: 7.14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.94gMonounsaturated Fat: 11.81gTrans Fat: 0.12gCholesterol: 141.61mgSodium: 661.49mgPotassium: 343.01mgFiber: 0.19gSugar: 12.73gVitamin A: 122.86IUVitamin B1: 0.12mgVitamin B2: 0.21mgVitamin B3: 7.14mgVitamin B5: 1.53mgVitamin B6: 0.55mgVitamin B12: 0.92µgVitamin C: 0.91mgVitamin D: 0.14µgVitamin E: 0.38mgVitamin K: 5.77µgCalcium: 22.83mgCopper: 0.1mgFolate: 7.16µgIron: 1.33mgManganese: 0.13mgMagnesium: 33.22mgPhosphorus: 245.98mgSelenium: 27.6µgZinc: 1.91mgNet Carbohydrates: 14.22g

Data source: USDA

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How Long Does Asian Chicken Thighs Last?

Method	Duration
Fridge	3-4 days
Freezer	4-6 months

How To Reheat Asian Chicken Thighs?

Method	Duration
Air Fryer	8 to 10 minutes
Microwave	2 to 4 minutes
Oven	8 to 10 minutes

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