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Chicken Thighs in Honey-Sesame Marinade

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Chicken thighs marinated overnight in honey, sesame seeds, lime, and warm spices like cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Grilled or broiled until sticky and caramelized with a gentle kick of cayenne.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

25 min

READY

45 min

This marinade reads like a spice bazaar and tastes even better.

Honey and sesame seeds create a sticky, nutty base, then cinnamon, cumin, ginger, paprika, and turmeric pile on layers of warm, aromatic flavor.

Lime juice brightens everything up and cayenne adds a slow burn at the back of each bite.

Let the thighs soak overnight so the marinade can really work its way in. On the grill, that honey caramelizes into charred, lacquered edges that shatter when you bite through them.

No grill? The broiler gets the job done in about 5 minutes.

Kitchen Tips

  • Watch the grill carefully; honey burns fast so keep the heat moderate and avoid flare-ups
  • The overnight marinade is key here; anything less than 8 hours and the spices won’t fully penetrate the meat
  • Broiling on a greased sheet pan is the fastest option and gives you similar caramelization with less fuss

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML HONEY
¼ 59
CUP ML SESAME SEED
1 5
TEASPOON ML GINGER
ground
1 5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
ground
1 5
TEASPOON ML CUMIN
ground
1 5
TEASPOON ML PAPRIKA
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML TURMERIC
optional
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CAYENNE PEPPER
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML LIME JUICE
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *
12 12
EACH EACH BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH
boneless *

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the honey, sesame seeds, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, lime juice, and olive oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pour over the chicken thighs and marinate, covered, overnight in the refrigerator.

When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill about 6 to 8 minutes on each side, being careful not to let the flames flare up.

If broiling, place on a greased baking sheet and cook 5 min.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 76g (2.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 249 27% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 7% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
 
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