Sesame Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs with a savory sesame glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh celery leaves.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ¼ cup celery leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden.
- 4
Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until nearly done.
- 5
Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- 6
Pour sauce over chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sticky.
- 7
Garnish with sesame seeds and celery leaves before serving.
- 8
Let rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- tongs
- measuring spoons
- knife
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