Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs

These chicken thighs are really easy to prepare for busy weeknight dinners, and the quick-to-prepare Asian inspired glaze really adds lots of flavor the whole family will enjoy. I have learned to appreciate chicken thighs over the years as they just have more favor than chicken breasts, and are usually less expensive. We buy our chicken thighs in bulk at one of those “discount food stores”, and they come in packages of 4 thighs per package which is just perfect for the two of us. I do buy skinless, boneless thighs simply because they are already cleaned for me, but if you buy bone in thighs with the skin on you’ll need to remove the skin and trim any excess fat.

You could roast the chicken in the oven as I have in this recipe, or you could also grill the thighs if you prefer. I did add some spicy roasted chili paste in this recipe which added a depth of flavor I really enjoyed, but you might want to eliminate this ingredient if you are preparing the chicken for young children. I like to serve this chicken on a bed of steamed brown rice alongside sautéed Asian greens.

• Chicken is lower in fat and calories than other types of meat and contains protein, niacin, iron, and zinc. Removing the skin and trimming away and excess fat helps to keeps chicken thighs lower in calories and fat.