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Favorite Asian Chicken Thighs

ChickenStove-TopAsian

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Introducing the star of the dinner table... Favorite Asian Chicken Thighs! With a sticky, savory glaze that will make your tastebuds sing, it's no question whether or not this dish will become a crowd pleaser. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are cooked in a delicious blend of salty soy sauce, sticky honey, rich ginger, and nutty garlic. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor and crunch. Serve Favorite Asian Chicken Thighs up with a side of warm rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal that is exploding with flavor!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • toasted sesame seeds, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, the soy sauce, and the honey together until they are blended.

Step 2 -In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and brown the chicken thighs on both sides.

Step 3 -Add the garlic and the ginger to the skillet and cook, while stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 4 -Stir the vinegar mixture into the chicken mixture and bring it to a boil.

Step 5 -Reduce the heat and simmer the chicken mixture, covered, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 6 -Uncover the skillet and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7 -Sprinkle the chicken with the sesame seeds.

Step 8 -Serve.

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