A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and savory honey soy sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of cooking oil.
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to achieve a nice sear.
Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure even browning.
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, ginger, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, turning the chicken to coat evenly.
Use a spoon to ensure the sauce covers all parts of the chicken.
Transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfect doneness.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the chicken and sauce.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor.
Serve the chicken over a bed of cooked brown rice and garnish with fresh scallions.
Slice the scallions thinly for a delicate garnish.
