Best 7 Asian Baked Fried Chicken Thighs Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, whisk water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 30-35 minutes, turning chicken occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Cool chicken. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

OVEN-"FRIED" CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• Combine flour, 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Whisk eggs in a second bowl.
• Combine panko bread crumbs with 1 pinch cayenne, 1 pinch garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken thighs into the flour mixture, followed by beaten eggs, and then into the panko mixture. Transfer to the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until coating is golden and chicken thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
• Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.

BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS, ASIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients except chicken, cornstarch and water, thoroughly in a bowl.
• 2. Place chicken in a gallon-sized zipper plastic bag and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours (or longer), turning over bag a couple of times during this time.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 4. Remove thighs from marinade (reserving marinade) and place thighs skin side down on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, skin side up, and brush with some marinade. Bake another 25 minutes.
• 5. Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• 6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into marinade. Simmer marinade for 5 minutes.
• 7. Serve chicken with some of the sauce drizzled over each piece.

BAKED "FRIED" CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cornmeal, ground red pepper, garlic powder and Old Bay if using. In another bowl beat the egg white and salt together until foamy.
• Dip each thigh in egg, then in the crumb mixture. Place "skin-side" up on baking sheet. Spray thighs lightly with the olive oil cooking spray.
• Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear and the coating is crispy.
• Serve garnished with green onions.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place thighs in a baking dish. Season chicken thighs on all sides with garlic powder and onion flakes.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ASIAN BAKED FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine in a plastic bag: sake, soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic, and half the scallions. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Spray a half baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Place panko bread crumbs in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
• Take chicken pieces from bag and roll and press them in the seasoned panko. Place the breaded chicken on the baking pan dish in a single layer.
• Bake for 30 minutes, turn the pieces over, and bake for 30 minute more or until cooked through.
• While chicken is baking, make the sauce:
• Whisk hoisin, chili sauce, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce together. Place chicken in a single layer on a platter or on individual plates and drizzle with sauce and scatter over the crushed peanuts and remaining scallions.