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Home » Dinner » Asian Baked Chicken Thighs

Asian Baked Chicken Thighs

Created: June 20, 2020 Updated: June 27, 2020 by Lyuba Brooke 9 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Baked chicken thighs in Asian sauce is the easiest and most flavorful chicken dinner. It really is as simple as mixing ingredients for the sauce, pouring it over the chicken, and baking all together. There is so much flavor in this Asian sauce, this will be your favorite week day and weekend meal. 

I am a huge fan of chicken thighs because it’s easy to pop in the oven and cook and the meat is always juicy and flavorful. If you like it as well, check out my other recipes like Balsamic Chicken Thighs and Potatoes and Sesame Chicken Thighs. 

baked chicken thighs in dark brown sauce in a white baking dish with green onions on top and sesame seeds

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

This chicken dinned has become my family’s favorite from the first bite! It all started when we got home late and tired and all I had were chicken thighs defrosted in my fridge. So in attempt to make us “anything” to eat, I grabbed a few ingredients I had and whipped up a quick Asian sauce. 

This baked chicken turned out so good, we were licking out the baking dish and practically drinking the sauce. I’m sure that you and your family will love this chicken just as much. You will especially enjoy how easy it is to make. 

This Asian chicken recipe is perfect over something that can soak up the sauce like rice, quinoa, farro, broccoli, cauliflower, and even salad greens. Other vegetables would also be a good addition like crunchy green beans, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and many more. 

ingredients for baked chicken thighs on a cutting board including 2 packages of chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, chili paste, lime, garlic cloves, and vinegar.

IS THIS CHICKEN DISH GLUTEN FREE?

It absolutely can be gluten free. The two ingredients here that generally contain gluten is soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Make sure to get gluten free soy sauce and gluten free hoisin sauce and the dish will be gluten free!

HOW TO COOK IT

This recipe can’t get much easier! 

Preheat the oven to 425° and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. While oven is preheating, place chicken thighs skin side up in the baking dish and whisk together all ingredients for the sauce. 

Pour the sauce all over the chicken and bake for 20 minutes. Flip each chicken thigh and bake another 20 minutes. Flip the chicken again and bake 5-10 more minutes skin side up, until it’s baked through. (Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°.)

pouring asian sauce over the uncooked chicken thighs in a white baking dish

CAN I USE DIFFERENT CUT OF CHICKEN?

Absolutely! This recipe is great for any type of chicken: bone-in or boneless. 

If you’re using chicken drumsticks, bake time and instructions would be the same. 

For chicken leg quarters, bake time would be a a few minutes longer so make sure to check internal temperature with an instant read meat thermometer. 

Boneless chicken breast will take much less time, of course. Bake chicken breast for 15-20 minutes total time, flipping half way through. Time to cook chicken breast will range according to the size and thickness of the breasts so judge by the biggest one. 

uncooked chicken thighs covered with dark brown sauce in a white baking dish

STORING AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS 

Store any leftovers in an air-tight food storage container, in the refrigerator. When properly stored, cooked chicken should last 3-4 days.

To reheat these chicken thighs, you can use a microwave. Reheat it covered either with a microwave-safe lid or another plate and heat it just until hot throughout. 

MORE CHICKEN RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

When you’re in a mood for bone-in baked chicken, try some spicy Chipotle Pepper Chicken Thighs or light but flavorful Tomato and Mushroom Roasted Chicken Thighs. Although, even simple Baked Chicken Drumsticks will not disappoint. 

For boneless chicken thigh meat options with an Asian flare, my favorites are Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, and Chicken Fried Rice.

chicken thighs in dark brown asian sauce in a baking dish just out of the oven

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Asian Baked Chicken Thighs

Baked chicken thighs in Asian sauce is the easiest and most flavorful chicken dinner. There is so much flavor in this Asian sauce, this will be your favorite week day and weekend meal. 
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 801kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (about 8 pieces)

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce can also use gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lime - juice only
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 4 garlic cloves pressed

Garnish (optional)

  • diced scallions
  • sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Place chicken thighs skin side up in the baking dish, leaving a little room in between each one.
  • Whisk all ingredients for the sauce in a small mixing bowl and pour it all over the chicken. Move the chicken around a little to get sauce underneath.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and flip each chicken thigh. Bake another 20 minutes and flip them back over. Bake 5-10 more minutes skin side up, until it’s baked through. (Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°.)
  • Garnish with some diced scallions and sesame seeds if you wish.

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Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
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collage of two images of baked chicken thighs in sauce on top and chicken thighs on top of broccoli on the bottom

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Imabergman says

    June 19, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    DELICIOUS! Easy and quick! I skip the chili paste. Our new go to recipe for chicken thighs.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 21, 2023 at 10:11 am

      I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Tiffany says

    August 11, 2022 at 12:22 am

    Was the most joyous discovery to have such a good sauce to easily make at home! Thank you!!! My family wants nothing else now 😁

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 15, 2022 at 11:59 am

      I am so glad everyone liked it, Tiffany!

      Reply
  3. mavee125 says

    August 16, 2021 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    This Asian Baked Chicken Thighs are truly delicious! Even the kids have loved it. Just glad I got to get all my needed ingredients in Karman Foods, fast and hassle-free. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 16, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      You’re so welcome! I am glad you liked them!

      Reply
  4. Janet Bradley says

    January 15, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Is this spicy?

    Reply
  5. Janet says

    July 5, 2020 at 9:53 am

    cant tell by the picture, what exactly is chili paste?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Janet,

      Chili paste is typically made from toasted and reconstituted dried chilies, and is more deeply-flavored than most powders and hot sauces. You can find it on the international aisle at your local grocery store.

      Reply

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