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Ina Garten Indonesian Chicken

Ina Garten Indonesian chicken features caramelized soy-honey spiced chicken thighs with charred edges, roasted until the skin turns deeply golden. Marinate for at least 4 hours so the ginger-garlic flavors soak in, then broil briefly for extra caramelization.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Indonesian-American
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken thighs
  • 1 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs Use 6–8 thighs; size varies, so aim for similar thickness for even roasting.
Soy-honey marinade
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup peanut oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sambal oelek or red pepper flakes
Garnish
  • 1 sliced green onions
  • 1 sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Make the marinade
  1. Whisk soy sauce, peanut oil, honey, white wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and sambal oelek together until smooth.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken in a bowl or dish so the thighs are coated.
Marinate
  1. Cover and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Roast
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and place the chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan with all the marinade.
  2. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and caramelized.
  3. Baste the chicken twice during cooking with the pan juices so the skin stays glossy.
Broil and garnish
  1. Finish under the broiler for 3-4 minutes for extra caramelization.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: marinate the chicken in a single layer for best flavor coverage and caramelization. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; freeze yes (up to 2 months) and thaw overnight in the fridge. For a lighter option, use skin-on chicken thighs but reduce peanut oil slightly by swapping to a neutral oil like canola.