Sheet Pan Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Tender chicken thighs baked with a sweet and savory honey-sesame glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a delightful crunch. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced scallions
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined and fragrant.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet skin side up. Brush the honey-sesame glaze evenly over each thigh, reserving some glaze for later.
Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Halfway through baking, baste the chicken with the reserved glaze for extra flavor.
Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.