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Sesame Broiled Chicken Thighs

Name: Sesame Broiled Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers flakes

American Asian Chicken Dinner

Sesame Broiled Chicken Thighs

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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

360

kcal

If you crave Chinese takeout as much as I do, whip up these quick and delicious sesame chicken thighs instead of reaching for your phone. The deep, nutty flavor of sesame oil tempers the sweetness of the maple syrup in this sweet and savory dish. I like to serve these with a steamed and buttered vegetable like broccoli and Cauliflower “Rice” for a filling meal. Add optional sesame seeds for a presentation to rival your local takeout joint.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers flakes

Directions

Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a bowl large enough to hold the chicken, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Reserve about one-quarter of the sauce.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, skin-side up. Submerge in the soy sauce. Refrigerate to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to broil.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Place the thighs skin-side down in the baking dish.
Place the dish in the preheated oven, about six inches from the broiler. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes with the oven door slightly ajar. Turn the chicken skin-side up. Broil for about 2 minutes more.
Turn the chicken again so it is now skin-side down. Move the baking dish to the bottom rack of the oven. Close the oven door and broil for another 6 to 8 minutes.
Turn the chicken again to skin-side up. Baste with the reserved sauce. Close the oven door and broil for 2 minutes more.
Remove the chicken from the oven. With a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature. It should reach at least 165°F.
Cool the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size1 servings

Amount Per ServingCalories360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 40%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2g 1%
Protein 27.1g 55%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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