Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tsp grated peeled ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, orange juice, ginger, and garlic; set aside
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels
Season both sides with salt and pepper
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken thighs in batches to avoid overcrowding, 5-7 minutes per side until golden browned
Transfer skillet to oven and bake 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
Meanwhile, whisk cornstarch and 2 tbsp orange juice into a slurry
Return to stove and simmer sauce until thickened and sticky, 2-3 minutes
Drizzle thickened sauce over chicken, sprinkle with green onions, and serve warm
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce if reducing salt
For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari
Add a splash of rice vinegar to enhance acidity
Let sauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container for 5 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Cozy Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs with 1/2 cup glaze
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 4000mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg