Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs with a sweet-savory glaze of soy, honey, and ginger, baked until golden and juicy. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl.
- Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and brush with 2 tbsp of the soy glaze mixture. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 4: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to form a slurry, then stir into the remaining glaze in the bowl. Heat the glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 2 minutes), then brush over chicken and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Soy-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
