Looking for a mouthwatering meal that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these sticky sesame chicken thighs! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a dish that will impress your family and friends.

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Let’s talk about the ingredients. You’ll need tamari or organic coconut aminos, chicken broth, sesame oil, Sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lime juice, chicken thighs, sea salt, black pepper, green onion, and sesame seeds. These ingredients come together to create a savory, slightly sweet sauce that coats the tender chicken thighs perfectly.

Sticky Sesame Sauce

First, we prepare the sauce by whisking together the tamari, chicken broth, sesame oil, Sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. This flavorful sauce will be the star of the dish, so make sure to mix it up well.

Next, we cook the chicken thighs in a large well-seasoned cast iron skillet. Seasoned with salt and pepper, these chicken thighs are seared to perfection until they release easily from the skillet. If your skillet is new or not well-seasoned, adding a bit of sesame oil ensures the chicken won’t stick.

Once the chicken is nicely browned, we pour the sauce into the skillet and let everything simmer together. The aroma that fills your kitchen as the sauce bubbles away is absolutely irresistible!

Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to let the chicken simmer until it’s cooked through. You’ll know it’s ready when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 160°F. This ensures that the chicken is juicy and tender.

After removing the skillet from the heat, we brush the pan sauce over the chicken, coating it in that sticky, flavorful goodness. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve The Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs

Finally, top the chicken thighs with sliced green onion and sesame seeds for a pop of freshness and crunch. Serve the sticky sesame chicken thighs immediately, drizzling with a bit of extra pan sauce and pairing with your favorite sides.

Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, these sticky sesame chicken thighs are sure to be a hit. With their bold flavors and juicy, tender meat, they’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!

Deliciously Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs

Recipe by Easy Clean RecipesCourse: EntreeDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

¼ c. tamari or coconut aminos
½ c. chicken broth, preferably organic
2 T. sesame oil, plus more for skillet, if necessary*
1 T. Sriracha sauce
1/3 c. honey, preferably local
4-5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 T. fresh lime juice
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 large green onion, sliced, green part only
1 T. white sesame seeds

Directions

Prepare the sauce by whisking together the tamari, chicken broth, sesame oil, Sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Add the chicken thighs to a large well-seasoned cast iron skillet set over medium heat and season generously with salt and black pepper.

*Tip: If the pan is new or not well-seasoned, add 2 tablespoons sesame oil to the skillet before adding the chicken.
Cook until the chicken releases easily from the skillet, approximately 4-5 minutes. Turn the chicken and pour the sauce into the skillet. Continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, spooning the pan sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 15-20 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 160°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
Remove from heat and brush the pan sauce over the chicken until nicely coated. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before topping with the sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a drizzle of pan sauce on top and your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Serve with: Red Potato Salad or Dill Cucumber Salad or Risotto Primavera