Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
Ready to indulge in crispy, sticky, honey garlic “chicken” thighs without the animal drama ruining your glam dinner vibes?
These vegan seitan thighs soak up sweet glaze, coat in garlic-spiked richness, and roast to golden perfection without guilt.
It’s like a spa day for your taste buds, minus mud masks and cucumber protests on the side.
Whip up this effortless recipe when you crave bold flavors, minimal mess, and maximum foodie bragging rights.
Consider this your ticket to restaurant-worthy vegan comfort without any apron-induced existential crises or cleanup tears.
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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
Crispy, golden vegan “chicken” thighs glazed in sticky honey garlic sauce, paired with tender veggies for an easy plant-based feast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb vegan chicken-style seitan thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup agave nectar or vegan honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables broccoli, carrots, snap peas
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Whisk olive oil, garlic, agave, soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss seitan thighs and veggies in the marinade until evenly coated.
- Arrange thighs and veggies on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then brush with extra sauce and bake 5 more minutes until edges crisp.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with extra glaze on the side.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 12%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin K: 18%
Additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor
- Use maple syrup instead of agave for a richer flair.
- Add red pepper flakes for a sassy kick.
- Broil 2 minutes at the end for extra char.
- Serve over rice or quinoa to soak up every drip of glaze.
