Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Roasted Vegetables
Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet-savory ginger-soy mixture, served alongside tender roasted vegetables for a balanced weeknight meal.
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to create the glaze.
- Step 3: Place 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1 cup broccoli florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Step 4: Arrange seasoned chicken thighs on top of the vegetables on the baking sheet. Brush half of the ginger-soy glaze over the chicken.
- Step 5: Roast for 25 minutes, then brush the remaining glaze over the chicken and continue roasting for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender-crisp.