There is nothing that beats a quick weeknight dinner that is bursting with flavor, and this sheet pan soy-glazed chicken thighs does just that. It needs about 30 minutes to sit in the marinade — no resting overnight or prepping before heading off to work — and packs in so much flavor. Easier and healthier than take out, but just as satisfying!
Add sliced scallions a few minutes before the chicken is finished cooking for a unique and more subtle onion flavor. I love serving this with rice and edamame or bok choy to make a complete meal.
Don’t forget to spoon the extra marinade sauce from the pan on top! Make this for a crowd the next time you host a dinner party because it is seriously impressive and comes together in no time.
Sheet Pan Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
Description
Sheet pan soy-glazed chicken thighs is the perfect weeknight meal -- 30 minutes in the marinade and 20 minutes in the oven. Easier and healthier than take-out!
Ingredients
Soy Marinade:
- ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken:
- 1 and ¾ lbs. chicken thighs (about 8 ), boneless
- 3 scallions, cut into thirds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, ginger paste, and garlic in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Place chicken thighs in marinade, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Remove chicken thighs and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then scatter the scallions on the tray and sprinkle everything with sesame seeds. Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ 30 minutes wait time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Cuisine: Asian
robyn says
We have a multi generational family dinner each week. I was looking for something quick and easy that would please everyone ... this was a HIT! It truly was super easy, and very tasty! Thank you for the recipe!
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Allison says
Is this made with bone in or boneless chicken?
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
It's made with boneless chicken. For bone-in you will need to increase the cook time.
ZAMRIE says
What a quick and easy meal it is. I learn a lot of recipes to make the good meal for my husband and he loves it so much. Thank you very much for your sharing.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
You are so welcome! So glad this dish was a hit at your home!
Lawrence says
It's truly bursting with the flavor of mandarin and wine vinegar blending with the freshness of chicken and soy. A quick and perfect meal for lazy weekends.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks, Lawrence! You said it best, so perfect for lazy weekends.
Ramsha says
Hi Sam, it looks like a pure Asian dish with white rice but just as satisfying with Asia meal addict like me.
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Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks!! Glad you like it 🙂