Plum Good Chicken Thighs
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible *Plum Good Chicken Thighs*, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection and then bathed in a luxurious plum sauce made with fresh, juicy plums, honey, soy sauce, and a zing of ginger and garlic. Baked to tender, juicy perfection, this dish is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for an elegant garnish. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this one-skillet wonder pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep, it’s a feast that feels gourmet but is delightfully simple to create.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium fresh plums, pitted and diced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip the thighs and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced plums, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using). Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, or until the plums start to break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the plum sauce.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce has further thickened.
Remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon some of the plum sauce over the chicken thighs.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or your choice of side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.3 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 6868 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.8 g | ||
| Protein | 226.4 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3991 mg | 85% | |
*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.
