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Black Jeweled Chicken

Delight in the savory and sweet allure of Black Jeweled Chicken.

4servings
45 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Black Jeweled Chicken

About this recipe

This modern take on Black Jeweled Chicken blends the rich umami of soy sauce with sweet honey and nutty sesame oil. Enhanced with fragrant spices like garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder, the dish is finished with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, five-spice, and black pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. 4

    Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Let chicken rest after baking.

  6. 6

    Top with cranberries, pistachios, and green onions before serving.

Chef's tip

For an extra kick, consider adding a dash of chili flakes to the marinade.

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