Easy & Simple Soy Hoisin Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy & Simple Soy Hoisin Chicken Thighs
Description
Easy & Simple Soy Hoisin Chicken Thighs features skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper. This marinade brings a rich, umami taste with aromatic garlic and the nuttiness of sesame oil. Baking the chicken with periodic basting helps the flavors penetrate while maintaining moisture, resulting in a tender interior and nicely browned surface.
The dish is well suited as a main course served alongside simple sides such as rice or steamed vegetables. The reserved and simmered marinade doubles as a glaze, adding extra depth and moisture when served over the chicken.
The marinade needs at least an hour but improves with overnight soaking. Baking at 355°F for about 35 minutes is recommended, with basting every 10 minutes. Resting the chicken after baking helps retain juices. Using a thermometer to check for 165°F internal temperature ensures safe doneness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs skin on, bone in
Marinade
- 4 tablespoon hoisin sauce (not oyster sauce!)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce regular
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Marinade ingredients (as listed) together. Pour it into a resealable container or ZipLock bag.
- Add chicken thighs into the marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight, for best flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F. Transfer chicken thighs only onto a baking sheet or baking dish lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Reserve the marinade as your basting sauce.
- Bake for a total for 35 minutes basting the chicken with the marinade every 10 minutes. Cooked chicken has an internal temperature of 165 F with a digital thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh or until juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before enjoying.
- Then transfer any residual marinade into a small saucepan set on your stove top. Bring it to simmer on medium heat. Once it simmers, remove off heat. Serve sauce as a reserved glaze over chicken thighs. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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