Crispy Hoisin Chicken Thighs

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

6 boneless chicken thighs

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cups hoisin sauce

1 cup honey

2 tbsps sesame oil

1/2 tbsp sesame seeds

fresh chopped parsley or thinly sliced chives, (to garnish)

Directions

Season the chicken.

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Make the marinade.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Reserve 1/4 of a cup of the marinade for later.

Marinate the chicken.

Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat, making sure all pieces of chicken are generously covered in the marinade. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-6 hours or overnight. You can also marinate the chicken in a gallon storage bag.

Preheat the oven.

When you are ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven's broiler to high and set the rack about 6 inches from the heating element. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush a very thin layer of sesame oil over top.

Broil the chicken.

Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and broil for 10-15 minutes on each side, until the edges begin to char.

Serve.

When the chicken is finished cooking, transfer it to a serving dish and brush the remaining sauce on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley or green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 668 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 93 mg
• Sodium: 672 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 88 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 71 g
• Protein: 22 g