Oven-Baked Soy Garlic Plum Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup plum jam
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, minced garlic, plum jam, olive oil, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt. Stir well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the sugar is dissolved.

3. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate. For best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.

4. Arrange Chicken for Baking: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and arrange them skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly oiled roasting pan.

5. Bake the Chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the chicken thighs for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skins are golden and crispy.

6. Optional Garnishing: If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over the cooked chicken and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

7. Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter; enjoy the tender, savory-sweet flavors paired with your favorite side dishes.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes

- Marinating Time: PT30M
30 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H45M
1 hour 45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Chicken thighs
- Soy sauce chicken
- Plum chicken
- Oven-baked chicken
- Garlic chicken
- Easy dinner recipe
- Savory-sweet chicken
- Asian-inspired chicken
- Family dinner
- Weeknight meal

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,920 calories for the entire dish

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