Funky Chicken

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Funky Chicken, a bold and flavorful dish that combines the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes! This recipe features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of lime juice. Cooked to golden, crispy perfection and glazed with the reserved marinade, each bite bursts with sticky, umami-rich goodness. Topped with scallions and sesame seeds for a fresh, nutty finish, Funky Chicken is ideal for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s as funky as it is irresistible! Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine, this dish promises bold flavors with minimal effort.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 6 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 stalks scallions (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and lime juice. This will be your marinade and sauce.

3. Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Reserve the other half of the marinade for later. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes.

5. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. Let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste the chicken periodically with the sauce in the skillet.

6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds over the top before serving.

7. Serve hot with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. Enjoy the funky and flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (239.2g)

Calories		531
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		37.8 g	48%
	Saturated Fat	8.9 g	44%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.9 g
Cholesterol		122 mg	41%
Sodium		973 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		20.3 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	1.0 g	3%
	Total Sugars	16.5 g
Protein		29.7 g	59%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		36 mg	3%
Iron		2.2 mg	12%
Potassium		439 mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1359 cal (63.0%%)

Protein: 475 cal (22.0%%)

Carbs: 324 cal (15.0%%)