Diamond Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Diamond Chicken, a dish that sparkles with bold, umami-rich flavors and a beautifully glossy glaze. This recipe features tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned to perfection and pan-seared until golden and crispy. A savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger is combined with a cornstarch slurry to create a luxuriously thick coating that clings to every bite. Finished with a touch of sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for serving over steamed rice, Diamond Chicken is a quick and satisfying meal that delivers mouthwatering results in just 45 minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.

Step 4

Flip the chicken over and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl, then pour the mixture into the skillet.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and stir well to thicken the sauce.

Step 8

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat evenly. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 9

Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for another 3-5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is glazed and shiny.

Step 10

Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed white rice or your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2513.4

Total Fat 185.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 729mg	0%
Sodium 5414.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 170.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229.0mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2058.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 8.3%