Soy-sesame-honey chicken

Lifestyle Recipes Everyday Soy-sesame-honey chicken Chicken thighs marinated in a sweet-savoury dressing for an easy but delicious dinner Save Comment speech bubble icon Gift this article free Gift article Give full access to this article, free time. You have 15 articles left to gift, this month. Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Diana Henry Diana Henry is the Telegraph’s much-loved cookery writer. She shares recipes each week, for everything from speedy family dinners to special menus that friends will remember for months. She is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and her journalism and recipe books, including Simple and How to Eat a Peach, are multi-award-winning. A mother of two sons, Diana can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.    See more Published 15 May 2026 4:09pm BST Related Topics Dinner recipes, Chicken recipes, Meal ideas for kids, Easy recipes, Honey recipes, Dinner party recipes Save Comment speech bubble icon Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Gift this article free Gift article Give full access to this article, free time. You have 15 articles left to gift, this month. Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Leave a good amount of marinating time so the chicken can absorb the flavour Credit: Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry Diana Henry Diana Henry is the Telegraph’s much-loved cookery writer. She shares recipes each week, for everything from speedy family dinners to special menus that friends will remember for months. She is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and her journalism and recipe books, including Simple and How to Eat a Peach, are multi-award-winning. A mother of two sons, Diana can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.    See more Published 15 May 2026 4:09pm BST This barely needs a recipe but is my children’s favourite meal. I wish I had a pound for every time I’ve cooked it. Requires at least 30 minutes marinating time Overview Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 8 large chicken thighs, bone in  7 tbsp soy sauce 2½ tbsp honey 3 tsp sesame oil juice of ½ lime 4 garlic cloves, grated to a purée 4cm cube fresh root ginger, peeled and grated to a purée 1½ tsp chilli flakes (or you can use a chilli sauce, to taste, if you like) ½ tbsp toasted white sesame seeds, to serve Method Step Trim 8 large chicken thighs, removing any ragged bits of skin.  Step Put 7 tbsp soy sauce, 2½ tbsp honey, 3 tsp sesame oil, the juice of ½ lime, 4 grated garlic cloves, 4cm cube fresh ginger (peeled and grated) and 1½ tsp chilli flakes (or you can use a chilli sauce, to taste, if you like), into a dish in which the chicken will fit. Add the meat and turn it so that it gets coated. Step Cover with cling film and put in the fridge (for as little as 30 minutes; as long as overnight). Step Preheat the oven to 190C/180C fan/gas mark 5. Step Put the chicken into a roasting tin in which it can all lie in a single layer. Spoon about ½ the marinade on top.  Step Roast for 35-40 minutes, depending on the size, spooning on more of the marinade halfway through (no later). Step Remove to a serving dish and pour the cooking juices over the top. Scatter on ½ tbsp toasted white sesame seeds. Step Serve with boiled rice and stir-fried greens or a rainbow salad with an Asian dressing. Join the conversation Show comments The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our commenting policy. Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our commenting policy. Related Topics Dinner recipes, Chicken recipes, Meal ideas for kids, Easy recipes, Honey recipes, Dinner party recipes License this content You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Find out more here. Log In Subscribe Advertisement More Stories