¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor as per taste
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INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Mix well until smooth.
Transfer the marinade into a ziplock bag. Place the chicken thighs in the ziplock bag. Seal the top. Shake well. Transfer into a refrigerator. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
How to grill in a non-stick grill pan
Heat a non-stick grill pan with sesame oil. Once the oil gets hot, reduce the heat to medium. Place chicken thighs skin side up. Roast for 4-5 minutes. Flip over and roast the other side as well for another 4-5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of chicken. You will be sure that your chicken is cooked if it reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Allow chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
How to roast chicken in the oven
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place chicken thighs in a cast-iron skillet. Transfer skillet into the oven. Close the lid. Reduce the temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake for 22-24 minutes. Check the internal temperature of chicken thighs using a meat thermometer. It should be at 170 degrees F. Allow chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
How to roast chicken thighs on a gas grill or a charcoal grill
preheat your gas grill for medium-high heat on one side. Or arrange the charcoal into a two-zone fire with the briquettes underneath just one side of the grill grate.
Place chicken thighs on the lit side of the charcoal grill or gas grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip over and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes or until the skin turns light golden brown but not charred.
Move chicken thighs to the unlit side of the grill. Cover with the lid and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.
Allow chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Roasted Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645Calories from Fat 468
% Daily Value*
Fat 52g80%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 21g
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 1021mg44%
Potassium 604mg17%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 834IU17%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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