Sesame-Ginger Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory sesame-ginger glaze, finished with a nutty sesame seed sprinkle for a restaurant-quality dish made in 30 minutes. This asian-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Pour the sauce over the chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate, sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and serve.