Asian-inspired Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 8 pieces chicken thighs, skinless, boneless
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Method

1. 01
   In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
2. 02
   Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3. 03
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later use.
4. 04
   Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through.
5. 05
   While the chicken is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer until it thickens into a glaze, about 5 minutes.
6. 06
   Once the chicken is cooked, pour the thickened glaze over the chicken thighs in the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
7. 07
   Transfer the glazed chicken thighs to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
8. 08
   Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.