Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
Succulent chicken is coated with sesame and ginger then baked to perfection, making a savory-sweet, sticky, and umami-rich bite with hints of nuttiness and a zingy kick from ginger. It's the ultimate dinner for busy weeknights - with just five minutes of prep time, you'll have a flavor-packed dinner in the oven!
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Minced parsley or cilanto, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken in a medium-sized bowl and toss with the sesame oil. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over the chicken and toss to coat.8 chicken drumsticks or thighs, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons powdered ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic, Optional: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is brown and crispy and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Serve with a little minced parsley or cilantro over top.Minced parsley or cilanto
Serving: 2 pieces of sesame ginger baked chicken, Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 139mg, Sodium: 741mg, Potassium: 379mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 257IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg