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Baked Honey Soy Chicken

Tender chicken thighs baked in a simple honey-soy-ginger marinade for a sweet and savory weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 3 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs about 700 grams
  • 2 inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped (about 5 cm)
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 dashes white pepper
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Finely chop the peeled ginger and garlic.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine chopped ginger, chopped garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt; stir until the honey is dissolved and the marinade is uniform.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub the marinade over them so each piece is well coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the tray.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for about 40 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and slightly charred and the chicken is cooked through.
  • If the surface is getting too dark before the chicken is fully cooked, cover loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking until done.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You may cover the chicken with aluminum foil to prevent the surface from getting too dark.
  • Covering can be done midway through baking if the surface darkens before the inside is cooked.