asian tangerine chicken thighs

Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 7, 2017

A citrusy Asian marinade on baked thighs. You could use a cut up chicken also, and sub clementines or 1 large naval orange.

prep time 2 Hr 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on), 8 thighs
  • 2 - tangerines
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds

How To Make asian tangerine chicken thighs

  • Step 1
    Grate zest from tangerines, and squeeze juice into bowl with zest
  • Step 2
    Mix in remaining ingredients, except chicken and sesame seeds Whisk until well blended
  • Step 3
    Put thighs in a gallon-size zipper type plastic bag Pour marinade over thighs and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning 2-3 times.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 325F. Coat an oblong baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Step 5
    Remove thighs from marinade and place, skin side up, in baking dish, Pour marinade over thighs.
  • Step 6
    Bake 40 minutes, or until juices run clear when pierced. Brush thighs a couple of times while baking, with marinade.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle sesame seeds over thighs and continue baking 5 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Place thighs on plates and spoon some baking juices on them.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake

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