Honey Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
– 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
– 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
– 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced (or 4 large garlic cloves, minced)
– 1 tablespoon white vinegar (apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar – optional)
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
– 3/4 teaspoon minced ginger
– 2 1/2 chicken thighs (Skinless and boneless)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped parsley for garnish
Honey Baked Chicken
Preparation:
1. Combine honey, soy sauce, green onion, cooking oil, and garlic in a shallow bowl. , vinegar, sesame oil, ginger. Mix well and set aside.
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat. Season with salt and pepper and add the chicken to the bowl of marinade.
3. Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you have time.
4． Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
5. Place chicken and marinade in a cast iron pot or casserole dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the chicken twice to prevent it from drying out.
6. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown and slightly charred around the edges. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F (or 70°C).
7. Garnish with parsley and optional sesame seeds. Serve with gravy as your favorite side dish.
Cooking time: 40 minutes (including marinade) | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
kcal: 310 kcal per serving | Servings: 4