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poultry essentials: sesame chicken thighs

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

Here is an easy/peasy recipe that can be made in a single pan. The overnight marinade gives the chicken a great savory taste, and cleanup is a snap. FYI: My main photo lacks one item… the toasted sesame seeds. My bad. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 - 3
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For poultry essentials: sesame chicken thighs

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 - 3
    chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 Tbsp
    grapeseed oil
  • THE MARINADE
  • 1/3 c
    sherry, dry variety
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari, or liquid aminos
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh clover honey
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    toasted sesame oil
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • long-grain white rice, for serving
  • crusty bread, for serving
  • toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

How To Make poultry essentials: sesame chicken thighs

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need an ovenproof skillet to make this recipe.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl, or Ziploc bag, then add the chicken.
  • 5
    Place in the fridge, and marinate for a minimum of 8 hours, or overnight.
  • 6
    Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat the skin side with a paper towel. Reserve the marinade.
  • 7
    Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
  • 8
    Place the grapeseed oil into an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  • 9
    When the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken, skin side down.
  • 10
    Allow to cook until the skin begins to crisp, and develop dark brown spots, about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • 11
    Remove the chicken and pour off the oil. Replace the chicken, skin side up, and add the marinade. Then place into the preheated oven.
  • 12
    Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, then raise the heat to 375f (190c), and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • 13
    This is not about time, as it is about temperature. The internal temperature of the chicken thighs should be 165f (73c).
  • 14
    Remove the chicken and set the skillet on the stove at medium-high heat. Boil down the marinade until reduced by half, about 3 – 5 minutes.
  • 15
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    16
    Add the chicken to a mound of rice, drizzle with that yummy sauce, and serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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