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Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs
These Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and are absolutely delicious! These crispy chicken thighs are coated in a sticky sweet and garlicky savoury sauce that you're going to want to lick your plate clean.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , American
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1318mg
(55%)
Potassium
666mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% 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.