Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken
A sweet and salty glazed chicken recipe with ginger and garlic, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour marinade over it. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through, basting occasionally with marinade.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small pot; bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Serve chicken garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, drizzle with thickened sauce.
Notes
Don’t skip basting during baking for extra flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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