Baked Chicken Thighs Asian Style Recipes

BAKED ASIAN-STYLE HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• To Marinate: Arrange chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl combine the onion, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and honey; mix together and spoon mixture over chicken. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour, turning pieces once.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Bake chicken at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over and top with green onion, then continue baking for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through and juices run clear. Serve immediately.

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
• Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS, ASIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients except chicken, cornstarch and water, thoroughly in a bowl.
• 2. Place chicken in a gallon-sized zipper plastic bag and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours (or longer), turning over bag a couple of times during this time.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 4. Remove thighs from marinade (reserving marinade) and place thighs skin side down on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, skin side up, and brush with some marinade. Bake another 25 minutes.
• 5. Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into marinade. Simmer marinade for 5 minutes.
• 7. Serve chicken with some of the sauce drizzled over each piece.

ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, whisk water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 30-35 minutes, turning chicken occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Cool chicken. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

ASIAN BAKED FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine in a plastic bag: sake, soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic, and half the scallions. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Spray a half baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Place panko bread crumbs in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
• Take chicken pieces from bag and roll and press them in the seasoned panko. Place the breaded chicken on the baking pan dish in a single layer.
• Bake for 30 minutes, turn the pieces over, and bake for 30 minute more or until cooked through.
• While chicken is baking, make the sauce:
• Whisk hoisin, chili sauce, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce together. Place chicken in a single layer on a platter or on individual plates and drizzle with sauce and scatter over the crushed peanuts and remaining scallions.