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~ crispy soy & honey thighs ~

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This is another Asian inspired recipe of mine, I threw together. I hope you try it sometime. Serve it up with a cup of the sauce for dipping. It's so tasty!

yield 6 - 8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ crispy soy & honey thighs ~

  • THE THIGHS I USED WERE HUGE. SIX POUNDS WORTH. IF USING SMALLER YOU COULD PROBABLY HALVE THE SAUCE.
  • 12
    bone in, skin on large chicken thighs - about 6 pounds - trim excess skin
  • 1 c
    soy sauce - i used 3/4 cup low sodium and 1/4 cup regular sodium
  • 3
    green onions, minced
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp
    jarred minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    each - red pepper flakes & ginger paste

How To Make ~ crispy soy & honey thighs ~

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, mix together the soy, honey, onion, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Place chicken into a bowl and pour soy mixture over chicken. cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. Turn occasionally.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Place chicken skin side up in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Pour marinade over chicken. Bake for 50 minutes, ocassionally spooning sauce over skin. Raise temperature to 400 and bake another 10 - 15 minutes or until skin is crispy but not burnt.
  • 3
    Serve with a cup of the sauce to dip. Delish!
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