Sesame-Ginger Baked Chicken Thighs

Name: Sesame-Ginger Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 12 oz, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken thighs glazed with a savory-sweet sesame-ginger sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Whole30

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp avocado oil until combined. Brush half of the sauce over the chicken thighs.
Step 3: Place chicken skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-28 minutes, basting with remaining sauce halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden and crisp.