Name: Sesame Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 0.5 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

Cook Time: 50 minutes

This flavorful sesame chicken recipe is simple to make and packed with savory umami. With a rich, soy-based sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it delivers an irresistible taste. Serve with rice or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400F (200C). Line a deep, oven-safe dish with aluminum foil.

Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and chopped garlic.

Step 3: Place the chicken thighs in the prepared dish. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly coated.

Step 4: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 5: After 40 minutes, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds over the chicken. Continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165F (74C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer.

Step 6: Once the chicken is fully cooked, sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds over the top before serving.

Recipe Tip

If you prefer, you can use skinless chicken thighs instead of bone-in, skin-on thighs for a leaner option.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories	268
Total Fat	20g
Saturated Fat	4g
Cholesterol	72mg
Sodium	886mg
Total Carbohydrate	2g
Dietary Fiber	0g
Total Sugars	0g
Protein	20g
Calcium	29mg
Iron	2mg
Potassium	208mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Steven Rodriguez

07/14/2024 02:00:30 PM

My family thoroughly enjoyed this dish! I made it with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and doubled the recipe to accommodate 5 thighs. We had plenty of sauce to drizzle over the white rice I prepared as a side dish, along with some delicious French-style green beans.

Carol Adams

04/03/2024 08:04:02 AM

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces. Marinated the meat and then sautéed it. It turned out fantastic.

Karen Nguyen

11/01/2024 04:02:24 PM

This recipe was terrible. I followed the instructions precisely, but the sauce turned out watery and lacking in flavor.

Kenneth Scott

01/11/2023 09:55:25 AM

I followed the recipe exactly as written, and it turned out delicious! However, I have to give it three stars because the sesame flavor was not very pronounced. When following a 'Sesame' recipe, I expected a stronger sesame taste. It's a tasty chicken dish, but it didn't quite hit the mark as a 'sesame' recipe.

Timothy Harris

11/21/2022 07:50:49 PM

I decided to enhance the flavor by doubling the sauce recipe for 6 chicken thighs and incorporating 2 tablespoons of honey. However, the high amount of soy sauce resulted in an overly salty dish. To improve, I suggest using less soy sauce and incorporating some broth, or opting for low-sodium soy sauce. The addition of honey provided a nice contrast to the saltiness without making the dish overly sweet, akin to a honey garlic sauce. After cooking the chicken, I separated the liquid sauce, boiled it in a saucepan, and thickened it with cornstarch water to create a delicious gravy. The leftovers were perfect for a tasty stir-fry lunch.

Charles Garcia

06/24/2023 11:10:14 AM

The recipe was incredibly simple to prepare. I also encountered the problem of having a thin sauce, but, like several others, I removed the sauce after the chicken was cooked and thickened it with cornstarch. After that, I returned the sauce to the chicken, and that quickly resolved the problem! My whole family enjoyed this recipe, so I'm definitely including it in my go-to easy weekday dinner recipes!

Ryan Martinez

04/25/2024 05:31:24 PM

The sauce was a bit thin, so using cornstarch could be helpful. I really enjoyed the chicken dish and have made it twice in the past 2 weeks. It pairs nicely with rice and is quick and easy to prepare. I skipped the sesame seeds since my husband isn't a fan, but it was still delicious.