Soyaki Roasted Chicken Thighs
This is an easy flavorful marinade to throw together for a great weeknight meal. With the help from frozen cubes of ginger and garlic, this can take just a few minutes. Pair with any veggie you have on hand and scoop of cooked rice or farro - consider adding a drizzle of spicy sriracha!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh minced ginger or 2 cubes of frozen ginger from Trader Joe's
- 2 tsp fresh minced garlic or 2 cubes of frozen garlic from Trader Joe's
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the chicken to a large bowl and whisk together. Add the chicken and flip to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. Drain the marinade off of the chicken and add to the prepared sheet pan. Roast for about 40 minutes, turning the chicken over mid-way. You're looking for chicken that is crispy in spots and the internal temperature reads about 180 ℉ for tender and juicy thighs. Alternatively, you can use an air fryer at 400 ℉ and cook for about 15 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg