Whole30 Asian Glazed Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Whole30 Asian Glazed Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs baked to crispy perfection and brushed with a savory-sweet glaze made from coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, this dish is both wholesome and full of flavor. Naturally sweetened with date paste, the glaze strikes the perfect balance without compromising Whole30 guidelines. Garnished with fresh green onions and crunchy sesame seeds, this dish boasts bold Asian-inspired flavors while staying gluten-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s ideal for busy nights when you want something quick, healthy, and delicious. Perfectly paired with roasted veggies or cauliflower rice, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons date paste
- 2 units green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Place the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet, skin side up. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and date paste until well combined.
Brush a generous amount of the sauce over the chicken thighs, reserving about a quarter of the sauce for later use.
Bake the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, place the reserved glaze in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to thicken slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and drizzle the thickened glaze over the top.
Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.9 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.8 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 5238 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2174 mg | 46% | |
*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.
