ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Everyone goes for this super moist, garlicky chicken, including my fussy kids. For your holiday buffet or family gathering, serve it with rice or noodles. -Carole Lotito, Hillsdale, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce and honey until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add garlic and ginger to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute (do not allow garlic to brown). Stir in vinegar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°., Uncover; simmer 1-2 minutes longer or until sauce is slightly thickened. If desired, cut into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 735mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges