Killer Chicken Thigh Marinade
"Killer Chicken Thigh Marinade". It's flavorful, juicy, and easy to make. It can turn a simple chicken thigh into a gourmet feast with its amazing mix of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
- 5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- n a large mixing bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they're all well coated.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator, allowing the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour or, for best results, overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 225 degrees C or 450 degrees F.
- Transfer the marinated chicken thighs to a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until they're fully cooked.
- Switch your oven to broil and cook the thighs for an additional 3 minutes or until they're brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes at room temperature before serving.
- Enjoy your juicy, flavorful chicken thighs!
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight will give the flavors more time to seep into the chicken, resulting in more flavorful thighs. Always remember to let your chicken rest after cooking to ensure it stays juicy.