Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with salt, garlic powder, and paprika, then coated in cornstarch to create a light crust when pan-fried. The honey sesame sauce combines honey, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, and water, simmered until thickened. After cooking the chicken until fully done and browned on both sides, the sauce is added and cooked briefly to coat the chicken evenly.
The honey provides natural sweetness balanced by the soy sauce's saltiness and the sesame oil's nutty aroma. The sesame seeds add texture and a subtle toasted flavor. The cornstarch coating gives the chicken a slight crispness under the sticky glaze.
This dish works well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, providing a flavorful main course with both sweet and savory notes.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsps water
For the Chicken
- 8-10 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsps cornstarch or more
Instructions
- Combine the honey sesame sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and let it simmer on medium-low heat until it has thickened to your liking. Set it aside if it’s done before your chicken is.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with
- Coat the seasoned chicken thighs on both sides with cornstarch.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up 1 tablespoon of oil, and once hot, add the chicken thighs, smooth-side down. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary.
- Add the thickened honey sesame sauce to the chicken and fully coat them and allow everything to cook for another minute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1318mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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