Soy-Free Honey Soy Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this Soy-Free Honey Soy Chicken recipe! Perfect for those avoiding soy but craving bold, umami-rich flavors, this dish uses coconut aminos as a soy sauce alternative, blended with honey, garlic, and ginger for a naturally sweet and savory glaze. Juicy, oven-baked chicken thighs are marinated to perfection and caramelized to golden-brown deliciousness. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this crowd-pleaser is not only gluten-free but also packed with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or stir-fried veggies for a wholesome, mouthwatering meal that’s ready in under an hour. Try this soy-free twist on a classic and bring a healthier, allergen-friendly option to your table tonight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ginger powder, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined to make the marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 2 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Transfer the marinated chicken along with the marinade into a baking dish.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, basting with the marinade once halfway through the cooking process, until the chicken is cooked through and has nicely caramelized.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the soy-free honey 'soy' chicken hot with your choice of side, such as steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3654 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 107.4 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*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.
