Sesame Sauced Chicken Thighs Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• 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.

ONE-SKILLET SESAME CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes together in a large skillet over medium heat. When mixture starts to sizzle, add chicken and bring to a boil.
• Turn down the heat and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a serving platter, leaving remaining sauce in the skillet.
• Turn heat to high and cook until sauce becomes a thick glaze. Remove from heat and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

TERIYAKI SESAME SEED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• 1. Rinse chicken thighs and remove visible fat. In a large Ziploc bag, combine sesame seed oil, soy sauce, Agave Nectar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, cornstarch and water. Then add chicken thighs. Marinade overnight or 2 hours or so before cooking.
• 2. Preheat oven 400° degrees, remove chicken thighs from marinade and place them on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown. Then remove from oven and let rest for about 5 - 10 minutes.
• 3. While thighs are cooking, to make teriyaki sauce, in a small sauce pan add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sherry, ginger and Hoisin sauce and let simmer for about 3 - 5 minutes over medium heat until the sauce becomes glossy and caramelized. Remove from heat and set a side.
• 4. After thighs have rested, slice in strips and place in serving dish and pour Teriyaki sauce over sliced thighs, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with white or brown rice.
• 5. My Pantry Tip One thing I do when my shopping is complete on the weekends. I prep all of my fresh herbs for my meals. Example - I will wash my scallions and let them air dry on a paper towel. Once they are dried, I diced them and put them in a plastic container lined with paper towel to absorbed moisture and place them on my refrigerator door. The will keep for about a week.

HONEY SESAME INSTANT POT CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil to the instant pot and turn to saute.
• When the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken thighs and sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on each side.
• Remove the chicken thighs from the pot to a plate. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Turn the instant pot to off.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining teaspoon of sesame oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and water.
• Return the chicken thighs to the pot. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs.
• Seal the pot and cook on manual for 8 minutes for boneless chicken thighs or 10 minutes for bone-in chicken thighs. Once the cook time is up, do a quick pressure release.
• Remove chicken from the pot to a plate and cover with foil if desired to keep warm.
• In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water.
• Turn the instant pot to saute and add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce with a whisk. When the sauce is thick, turn off the pot and serve the sauce over the chicken.

DELICIOUS AIR FRIED CHICKEN WITH SESAME SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and lemon juice. Nestle the Simple Truth Organic™ Air-Chilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs into the marinade, turning to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat with the canola oil.
• Arrange the chicken thighs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Air-fry for 5 minutes, then flip the chicken with tongs and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the air fryer.
• Meanwhile, make the salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, monk fruit sweetener, and red pepper flakes.
• In a large bowl, combine the Simple Truth® Organic Baby Spinach, baby lettuces, yellow onion, and scallions. Toss with half of the dressing until well-coated, then drizzle on more dressing to taste.
• Divide the salad between plates with the chicken thighs alongside. Garnish the salad with toasted sesame seeds.
• Enjoy!