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.