How to Make Sesame Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to weeknight dinners, it's always nice to have a recipe in your back pocket that is easy, delicious, and sure to please the whole family. That's where Sesame Chicken Thighs come in. This dish is a go-to for many home cooks because it requires minimal ingredients, minimal prep time, and minimal clean-up, yet it delivers maximum flavor and satisfaction.

There's something about the combination of tender chicken thighs and aromatic sesame that just works so well together. Th...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a deep, oven-safe dish with aluminum foil.
  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken in the prepared dish. Pour sauce over chicken and turn until fully coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over chicken, and continue to bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over chicken before serving.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 886mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg