Honey Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup honey

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce

• 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves minced

• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional

• 1 tsp ginger root minced

• 2 1/2 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast

• salt

• black pepper

• sesame seeds

• parsley chopped

Utensils:

• large bowl

• whisk

• tongs

• large cast iron skillet or baking dish

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. get a large bowl and add 1/3 cup of honey

3. add 1/4 cup of coconut aminos to the bowl

4. add 1/4 cup of chopped green onions to the bowl

5. add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the bowl

6. add 4 minced garlic cloves to the bowl

7. add 1 tbsp of rice vinegar to the bowl

8. add 1 tsp of sesame oil if using

9. add 1 tsp of minced ginger to the bowl

10. add salt and pepper to taste to the bowl and whisk together vigorously to mix and emulsify

11. add 1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl and toss together using tongs until the chicken is fully coated

12. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it t marinate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight

13. preheat the oven to 425°F

14. transfer the chicken to a cast iron skillet and pour the remaining marinade over all the chicken

15. place the chicken in the oven at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping twice while baking to ensure the chicken doesn't dry out on top

16. once the chicken is done baking, broil on high for 5 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly charred on the edges

17. garnish with parsley and sesame seeds for serving if you desire

For serving, serve chicken with rice or vegetables and pour over some of the chicken juices. Garnish with additional sesame seeds or parsley if you desire.