Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs and the Weekly Menu

 I enjoy cooking and spending time in the kitchen, but somedays I just want something easy like these oven-baked BBQ chicken thighs that take only moments of hands-on time and deliver a delicious dinner with little effort.

A Recipe Redo for the 5th Day of Christmas

My brother Dick was in Nashville during our Santa Party this year.  He lost his wife, my dear sister-in-love, Jackie, this past August, and I think it was too painful to attend our family gathering without her.  We all understand.  This was a huge loss for our family.

Before he left, we had him over for dinner.  Just the three of us, seeking to comfort each other, sharing memories of dinners and Christmases past.

I made a simple meal of  Baked Honey Sesame Chicken served with Steamed Rice and Stir-fry vegetables.  This is a delicious dish and one that I make a few times each year.  I first shared this recipe with you in 2014, when I made it for a Try It Tuesday.

The recipe format I used back in 2014 is no longer printable, so I am resharing many of my recipes in a new, printable format.  I hope you enjoy it.  Happy Christmas!!

Entrees, Chicken, Asian, Honey, Sesame, Baked,

Entrees, Chicken

Asian

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Bite-sized portions of white meat chicken, breaded, and shallow-fried before being covered in a savory, Asian sauce and baked.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
• 1 c. cornstarch
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. vegetable or peanut oil
• 3/4 c. honey
• 3/4 c. lite soy sauce
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 c. rice wine vinegar
• 1 t. dark sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 T. cornstarch (left from the cup used for breading)

Instructions

1. Place cornstarch, salt, and pepper into a plastic bag. Add chicken and shake to cover.
2. Beat 3 eggs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the chicken from the bag and cover with egg mixture. Place into the hot oil and cook, in batches, until browned on both sides. Remove chicken to a casserole and set aside,
5. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic together in a medium bowl and pour over the chicken.
6. Bake in a preheated 325* oven for 45 minutes, tossing the chicken every 15 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from one found at Recipe Critic.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

574

Fat (grams)

15 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3 g

Carbs (grams)

81 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

80 g

Sugar (grams)

57 g

Protein (grams)

30 g

Sodium (milligrams)

2006 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

154 mg

Nutritional information for entire amount of dip

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Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese #SundayFunday

This was my Mom's recipe.  It is the first recipe that I ever made by myself. There was no recipe, but I had helped my Mom enough that I didn't need one.  I was about 9 years old and surprised my Mom by having dinner ready when she got home.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing baked recipes today......

Greek Chicken and the Weekly Menu

Tender chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs and then baked in the oven. This entree is easy, healthy, and delicious.  I served it with a side of cabbage salad and roasted baby potatoes.

The chicken remained juicy and flavorful.  I think this marinade will be revisited during the summer months with the chicken going onto the grill rather than in the oven.

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Oven Baked Cajun Sweet Potato Fries #FoodieHoliday

Sweet Potato slices tossed in Cajun spices and baked until crisp outside and tender inside.  These potatoes are the perfect side to your Mardi Gras Feast this year.

Today is Potato Lovers Day and we are having a Foodie Holiday Celebration......

Crispy Fish Fingers, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review

Tender, white cod is coated with a slightly spicy cornflake crust and baked to a crispy perfection. You have never enjoyed fish sticks so much!!!

Happy Fish Friday! I was inspired to make these fish fingers after listening to Killing in C Sharp.....

Rockfish with Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce #SundayFunday

This tender flaky white fish is made even more delicious with the addition of tomatoes and onions cooked in Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing recipes that use homemade sauces today.......

A Woman Wine Maker in My Own Backyard #WinePW

So there is a new winery that recently opened in our neighboring town of Marine City, Michigan called 2 Rivers.

We recently attended a fundraiser there and while tasting the wines and visiting with the wait staff who were running the fundraiser, I learned that the owners lived locally.  The wife was the winemaker and made the wines in the back of the tasting room while her husband was in charge of marketing and the front of the house.

Beef and Oats Sliders #SundayFunday

The addition of oats to this ground beef keeps the meat juicier and adds extra fiber to make them more filling.  I used one pound of ground beef and a 1/4 c. of oats and ended up with 6 delicious sliders in under half an hour.  You can't get carryout that is as quick or as good.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Savory Oat Recipes today......

Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs #LemonWeek

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, nestled with lemon and baked in a savory Asian flavored sauce for a delicious and nutritious meal when served up with a side of steamed rice and blistered green beans.

Welcome to Lemon Week.......

Oven Baked Sliders and a Book Review

These sliders are baked in the oven making them perfect when you have a burger hankering in the winter time.

I enjoyed them with a glass of Longevity Wine which tied in perfectly with the novel I was reading.....

Baked Tomatoes Marchigiano Style and a Verdicchio Wine #ItalianFWT

Enjoy those sun ripened tomatoes from your garden with this delicious dish that is great as a side dish or can be served up for a vegetarian main course.

Marche, Italy is home to this delicious baked tomato dish that I served up with a crisp, bright Verdicchio from the same area.

Potato Chip Crusted Cod #SundayFunday

This simple and scrumptious Cod recipe is sure to become a family favorite.  The cook loves it because it is quick and delicious.  The family loves it because it is soooooo good.  Throw together a side salad and dinner is served.

We are celebrating Potato Chips today with the Sunday Funday Bloggers.................

Cheeto Pork Chops and the Weekly Menu #NationalCheeseDoodleDay

Tender and juicy, these boneless pork loin chops are breaded in crushed cheetos and baked to perfection.

We are celebrating National Cheese Doodle Day.......

Mom Klik's Breaded Pork Chops #BakingBloggers

Bone in Pork Loin Chops, dredged in seasoned flour, an egg wash and bread crumbs and baked in a little liquid until fork tender.  This is a traditional Polish recipe that was a regular on my Mother in law's dinner table.

The Baking Bloggers are visiting the foods of Poland this month.......

Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet #FantasticalFoodFight

When serving up omelets for more than one person, a great way to save time and all be able to eat together is to bake your chosen ingredients in a pie pan and then serve it up in hot slices all at the same time.

We are sharing Omelet recipes today in our Fantastical Food Fight......

Spinach Pasta Surprise #BundtBakers

This month's Bundt theme was chosen by Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice.  Colleen chose Untraditional Bundts.  If you know Colleen, this does not surprise you at all.  Colleen is pretty untraditional herself.  Give yourself a treat and go read some of her blog posts.  I promise that she will make you laugh.

I originally wanted to do a red white and blue jello bundt that I could serve up for Independence Day but our fearless leader, Stacy of Food Lust People Love said that while she would allow untraditional Bundts they must still be baked.  Hmmmm....that made this challenge a little more....well .....
challenging.

I started considering all of the things that I bake, other than cakes, that would work in a Bundt pan.  I considered meatloaf and was planning on going with that when it occurred to me that I had a baked pasta on the menu for Meatless Monday and it could easily be converted to be baked in a Bundt pan instead of casserole.

I started out by making a simple marinara sauce.  You could always use store bought if you want but this is such an easy peasy recipe that it doesn't take much longer than opening a jar of premade.

This dish has all the flavors of lasagna, incorporating eggs, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan along with spinach in a creamy sauce.

Stir in a pound of cooked pasta.  Any kind will do.  I used penne pasta because it was what I had on hand.

Turn it into a Bundt pan that has been liberally treated with cooking spray and bake until set and golden brown.

Let it sit in the pan for about 15 minutes before trying to remove it onto a platter.  Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheese sauce from the sides.  Flip it over onto a rimmed platter or shallow bowl and pray for the best.

Breathe a sigh of relief along with all of the wonderful aromas. The Bundt is now ready for the "frosting".

Heat up the sauce, pour it over the Bundt and listen to the family ooohhh and ahhhh as you bring it to the table.  This is a cheesy, ooey, gooey pasta bake in a fun presentation.  Cut into slices and serve, passing extra sauce for people to add as desired. Enjoy.

You will find links to all the other Untraditional Bundts following this recipe.  I can't wait to see what the others created for this fun challenge.

Spinach Pasta Surprise

3 T. olive oil

1 sweet onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 oz) can tomatoes 

2 t. Italian Herb Blend

pinch of red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

1 lb pasta, cooked per package directions

4 eggs

1 (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese

1 1/2 c. half and half

1 (8 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

1 T. dried basil, crushed

salt and pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over med high heat.  Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant.  Add the tomatoes with their juices, Italian herbs, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil, breaking the tomatoes into pieces with a wooden spoon.  Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 45 minutes to an hour.  Set aside.

Whisk together the eggs, ricotta, cream, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, salt and pepper.  Fold in the pasta until well coated.  Pour into a Bundt Pan that has been liberally treated with cooking spray.

Bake in a preheated 350* oven for about an hour, until set and golden brown around the edges. Cool, in the pan, on a wire rack for 15 minutes.  Run a knife around the edges and turn out onto a rimmed platter or shallow bowl.

Reheat the sauce and pour some over the bundt to resemble a frosting glaze.  Cut into slices to serve passing the remaining sauce to be added as desired. Print Recipe

More Untraditional Bundts

• Bacon, Zucchini, Raisins and Cheddar Bundt Cake from I Love Bundt Cakes
• Cheesesteak Bundt from Cookaholic Wife
• Cherry Bundt Breakfast Danish from Faith, Hope, Love & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Chicken Fajita Bundt Cake from Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Chive Potato Filled Cheeseburger Meatloaf Bundt from Food Lust People Love
• Classic Vanilla Flan Bundt from All That's Left Are The Crumbs
• Pasta Chicken Bundt from Sneha's Recipe
• Soap Bundt Cake from La Mejor Manera
• Spinach Pasta Surprise from A Day in the Life on the Farm

 #BundtBakers is a group of Bundt loving bakers who get together once a month to bake Bundts with a common ingredient or theme. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme or ingredient.

You can see all our of lovely Bundts by following our Pinterest board. Updated links for all of our past events and more information about #BundtBakers, can be found on our home page.

Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs for #SundaySupper

Sunday Supper is being hosted by Lisa, of Jersey Girl Cooks , this week.  Please stop by her great blog and show her some appreciation for all her hard work.

Our theme this week is Citrus Recipes That Make You Smile.  I can't think of a citrus recipe that doesn't make me smile. Citrus Salad, Mandarin Orange Yakisoba Salad, Citrus Beef Skewers, Chicken Breasts in Lemon Sage Sauce, Orange Chicken, Lemon and Rosemary Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Citrus Marinade, Spicy Citrus Shrimp, Orange Coffee Cake, Pasta with Lemon and Basil. Smiling yet?  And this doesn't even list all of the wonderful desserts made with citrus fruits.  I had to stop or we would never have time for today's recipe which is sure to keep that smile on your face.

This recipe is healthy, using organic, pure and whole ingredients.  It is nearly FMD friendly for Phase 1 except for the addition of olive oil in the marinating liquid. It is quick and easy.  Even with the marinating time you will have dinner on the table in less than an hour.

Line the baking pan with aluminum foil to cut down on the amount of clean up afterwards.  There are much better things to do after dinner than an hour of dishes.  Like maybe having a Michigan Cherry Lemonade and watching a good movie.

These chicken thighs were moist and juicy with a bright citrusy flavor.  I served them up with steamed brown rice and lightly steamed asparagus that still had a bit of crunch to it.  It was an awesome dinner and one that I am sure your family will love as much as mine did.

You will find many more Citrus Recipes to Make You Smile following this recipe.  Make sure you stop by and visit the rest of the Sunday Supper Family.

Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs

adapted from Bon Apetit

1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

1/2 bunch cilantro leaves and tender stems

2 garlic cloves, crushed

zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

zest and juice of 1 orange

1/4 c. coco aminos

2 T. olive oil

1 T. kosher salt

pinch of red pepper

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Set aside some of the scallions for garnish.

Place the remaining scallions, cilantro, garlic, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, coco aminos, olive oil, salt and red pepper flakes in a heavy duty blender or food processor.  Pulse to a coarse puree. 

Wash the chicken and place into a plastic bag that seals.  Reserve 1/4 c. of the pureed mixture and pour the remainder over the chicken.  Seal the bag and turn to coat the chicken.  Chill for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and place onto a foil lined baking sheets.  Discard marinade left in bag.  Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 25-35 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thickest thigh shows 165*.  Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Arrange the thighs on a platter, drizzle with the reserved citrus marinade and sprinkle with the reserved scallions.  Print Recipe

Sunday Supper Citrus Recipes That Will Make You Smile

Breakfasts

• Chocolate Orange Cinnamon Rolls by Caroline's Cooking
• Creamy Vanilla-Orange Overnight Oats by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze by Family Around The Table
• Lemon Donut Holes by The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread by Pies and Plots
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
• Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Muffins by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins by Jersey Girl Cooks
• Tiny Batch Blood Orange Marmalade by What Smells So Good?

Main Dishes

• 10 Minute Lemon Pasta With Crispy Basil by Sprinkles and Sprouts
• Asian Lemon Chicken by Brunch-n-Bites
• Calamansi Shrimp on Couscous by Asian In America
• Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Citrus-Glazed Scallops with Chunky Avocado Salsa by The Weekend Gourmet
• Lemon Lime Shrimp Cocktail w/a Citrus Yogurt Dipping Sauce by The Freshman Cook
• Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti with Peas by Cricket's Confections
• Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• One Pan Parmesan Lemon Chicken and Asparagus by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• Orange Beef by Palatable Pastime
• Easy Instant Pot Orange Chicken by A Mind “Full” Mom
• Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken by My Savory Spoon
• Slow Cooked Orange Chicken Breasts by Simple and Savory
• Thai Lime Basil Chicken Stir Fry by Wholistic Woman

Desserts

• Banana Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Clementine Pistachio Pomegranate Upside Down Cake by Sunday Supper Movement
• Easy Japanese Lemon Yuzu Bars by The Ninja Baker
• Key Lime Chiffon Pie by Food Done Light
• Lemon & Blueberry Skillet Cake by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Lemon Key Lime Layer Snack Cakes by Crazed Mom
• Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee by Soulfully Made
• Pink Grapefruit Meringue Tart by Baking Sense
• Sittin’ On a Sandbar Key Lime Pie by Gourmet Everyday
• Starbucks Lemon Loaf Recipe by Life Tastes Good
• The Best Lemon Bars Recipe by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Triple Citrus Macaroon Mascarpone Tart by The Crumby Cupcake
• Triple Lemon Poke Cake by Shaken Together

Beverages

• Homemade Grapefruit Soda by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pineapple Orange Smoothie by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
• Ruby Red Mimosa by Our Good Life
• Simple Meyer Lemon Margaritas by My Life Cookbook
• Watermelon Limeade by From the Bookshelf

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Mom's Cornflake Pork Chops for #SundaySupper

Shelby of Grumpy's Honeybunch is hosting Sunday Supper this week with a theme of Pork Chops.  Is it just me or does everyone hear Peter Brady saying Pork Chops and Applesauce in his attempt at a Bogart accent whenever this topic comes up?  I'm probably dating myself with that little aside.

My regular readers know that we eat a lot of pork in this household as we raised our own hogs up until we moved recently.

These handsome guys were from our last batch.  Since that time we have been purchasing our meat from a friend who we know raises their hogs humanely, hormone free and with no unnecessary antibiotics.  That same friend also provides us with our beef but today we are talking pork....specifically pork chops.

I have shared all kinds of pork chops with you in the past.  We have them Carribean Spiced in the summer.  Cider Glazed in the fall. Oven baked with BBQ Sauce in the winter and Grilled with this heavenly Blueberry BBQ Sauce.

Today's recipe, like the Peter Brady memory, is a throwback from my childhood.  My mom made these pork chops when I was a kid and, in turn, I made these pork chops for my kids.  It is a winning recipe for so many reasons.  They are easy, can be ready in less than an hour, is made from common household pantry items and they are always a huge hit with the family.  I am not sure where my mom got the original recipe.  Probably on the back of a package of corn flakes.

I don't know about you, but I am very excited to see all the great recipes brought to the table for Sunday Supper today.  You can find them right below this recipe.

Easy Cornflake Pork Chops

4-6 Pork Chops 

2 eggs

2 T. milk

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 t. onion powder

1/2 t. thyme leaves

1 1/2 c. cornflake crumbs

2 T. butter, melted

Scrape and pat dry the pork chops.  Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder and thyme together in a shallow dish.  Place the cornflake crumbs and butter in a sealable plastic bag, close and shake to evenly distribute the butter in the crumbs.  Dredge both sides of the pork chops in the egg mixture and place, one at a time, into the cornflake crumbs.  Shake the bag to coat and remove to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.  Repeat for all the chops.  Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops.  Print Recipe

More Wonderful Pork Chop Recipes

Pork Chops

• Braised Orange Tomato Pork Chops by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Braised Pork Chops with Country Gravy by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Breakfast Chops by Palatable Pastime
• Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops by My Sweet Savings
• Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Apricot Ginger Glaze by Life Tastes Good
• Cider Braised Pork Chops with Apple and Rutabaga by Caroline’s Cooking
• Creamy Apple Pork Chops by Savory Experiments
• Easy Cilantro Lime Pork Chops by Cooking Chat

Pork Chops

• Easy One Pan Oven Roasted Pork Chops by Pies and Plots
• Easy Oven Baked & Breaded Pork Chops by Hardly A Goddess
• Fontina Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce by Soulfully Made
• Fried Pork Chops by Bottom Left of the Mitten
• Grilled Boneless Pork Chops with Broccoli Rabe by Simple and Savory
• Grilled Pork Chops with a Strawberry Balsamic Glaze by Recipes Food and Cooking
• Indian-Spiced Pork Chop Potato Skillet by Sunday Supper Movement
• Japanese-Style Pork Chops Tonkatsu by Asian In America
• Mom’s Cornflake Pork Chops by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops over Noodles by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

And More Pork Chops

• One Pan Pesto Pork Chops by Cricket’s Confections
• Pork & Peppers Stir Fry by Wholistic Woman
• Pork Chops Dijonnaise by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Pork Chops with Dirty Rice by Turnips 2 Tangerines
• Pork Chops, Peperoncini and Potatoes by Tramplingrose
• Prosciutto Wrapped Brie and Onion Stuffed Pork Chops by The Freshman Cook
• Quick Brine Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Glaze by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Quick Easy Maple Glazed Pork Chops by Sprinkles and Sprouts
• Skillet Tuscan Pork Chops by A Mind “Full” Mom
• Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops by Big Bear’s Wife
• Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Spicy Maple-Glazed Pork Chops with Jalapeno Cheese Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
• Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chop by Brunch-n-Bites

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.