This recipe marries the richness of succulent chicken thighs with the brightness of fresh ingredients. With a harmonious blend of zesty citrus, luscious honey, and fiery spices, this dish is a true testament to the art of balancing contrasts.
Ingredients
Servings 6
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot red pepper chili paste
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 12 skin-on chicken thighs about 3 1/2 pounds, and/or 2 chickens cut in 1/8’s
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Spicy Orange Honey Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
636
% Daily Value*
Fat
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
220
mg
73
%
Sodium
2336
mg
102
%
Potassium
633
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
238
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
65
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, onions, rice wine vinegar, honey, orange juice, cilantro, Sriracha, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and sesame oil, and stir well to combine.
- Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or baking dish and cover with the marinade.
- Toss to combine and place in the refrigerator, turning frequently, to marinate at least 6 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-low or about 325°F or preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and grill the chicken, until brown, about 12-15 minutes. Flip over, and grill an additional 8 – 10 minutes or until cooked through, basting with the marinade while cooking. Alternatively, bake the chicken in the marinade for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through and the juices run clear. You can also use a grill pan, and grill the chicken on a grill pan.
- If you are grilling the chicken, place the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium and simmer until slightly thick, about 10-15 minutes. Arrange the chicken on a platter, and spoon the reduced marinade on top.
Very good. We did it for dinner.
Did it today. Delicious! Used orange peel as well. Left to marinade overnight and browned it first and then poured rest of marinade in before baking.