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asian tangerine chicken thighs

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

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

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

Ingredients For asian tangerine chicken thighs

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

How To Make asian tangerine chicken thighs

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

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