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Asian Sticky Chicken Thighs Recipe
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Asian Sticky Chicken Thighs! Sweet, savory, and just the right amount of sticky, they’re the perfect addition to your dinner rotation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken thighs, smooth side down, and cook until browned (3-5 minutes). Transfer the browned chicken to a 2 1/2 quart or larger baking dish (a 9x9 square pan will work just fine).
- Turn the stovetop heat down to medium and add the water, fish sauce, and sugar to the pan. Boil the sauce for 5 minutes, until thick and sticky. Pour the sauce over the chicken and transfer the dish to the oven. Bake uncovered until the chicken is cooked through (about 30 minutes), basting once halfway through the cooking time.
- OPTIONAL: Remove the cooked chicken from the dish and transfer the cooking liquid back to the pan on the stove. Set the heat to medium and boil the sauce until it has reduced to a syrupy consistency (about 10 minutes). Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve garnished with sesame seeds.
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Notes
- To store Asian Sticky Chicken Thighs, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw frozen thighs in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second intervals.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.