Honey-Ginger Glazed Chicken Thighs with Toasted Sesame Seeds

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy honey-ginger sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, honey, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
  4. Step 4: Pour the honey-ginger sauce over the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and sauce is bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the chicken. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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