Floodlight Motion-Activated Chicken

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs with a golden glaze that mimics the bright, reliable glow of a floodlight—perfect for evening meals. This Asian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp ginger powder, coating evenly on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping once.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
  5. Step 5: Bake for 20 minutes, basting once with the pan juices, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbling and glossy.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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