Plum Good Chicken Thighs

Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible *Plum Good Chicken Thighs*, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are pan-seared to golden perfection and then bathed in a luxurious plum sauce made with fresh, juicy plums, honey, soy sauce, and a zing of ginger and garlic. Baked to tender, juicy perfection, this dish is finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions for an elegant garnish. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this one-skillet wonder pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep, it’s a feast that feels gourmet but is delightfully simple to create.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium fresh plums, pitted and diced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip the thighs and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced plums, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using). Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, or until the plums start to break down and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 5

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the plum sauce.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce has further thickened.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon some of the plum sauce over the chicken thighs.

Step 8

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or your choice of side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1994.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3513.7

Total Fat 241.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 972mg	0%
Sodium 6868.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 95.8g
Protein 226.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.4mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3991.3mg	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: 61.4%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 12.9%