Sweet and Savory Sticky Chicken Thighs
Sweet and Savory Sticky Chicken Thighs combine hoisin, honey, garlic, and optional chili paste for a balanced and flavorful dish with a hint of spice.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in chicken thighs deboned
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste optional
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onion finely chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 450°F (232°C) and allow it to preheat fully.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, water, vinegar, minced garlic, sliced red onion, and chili paste if using. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes; for a deeper flavor, refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Arrange Chicken in Baking Dish: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and place them skin-side up on a plate. Transfer the marinade to a baking dish and arrange the chicken on top, skin-side up. Pat the skin of the chicken dry with a paper towel to promote crispiness, then season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the Chicken: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.
- Broil for Additional Crispiness: Switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken for an additional 5 minutes, keeping a close watch to ensure it doesn’t burn. This step helps create a crispy, caramelized skin.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. Additionally, verify that your hoisin sauce is gluten-free, as some brands may contain gluten. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.