Jamie Oliver Chicken Thighs 30 Minute Meals

There’s something about crispy chicken skin that just… grabs you. Especially when it’s glazed with sticky honey and dotted with toasted sesame seeds. This recipe—Jamie Oliver Chicken Thighs 30 Minute Meals—is one of those wildcards. You start it thinking, “Alright, it’s chicken, how exciting can this be?” And then boom. The whole kitchen smells like toasted spice and caramel. Anyway, it’s simple, quick, and ridiculously satisfying. (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
• About 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• A good handful of sesame seeds (2 tablespoons if you’re measuring)
• A generous drizzle of runny honey (also about 2 tablespoons)
• Optional – 2 tablespoons curry paste, if you’re doing the whole meal Jamie-style

How To Make Jamie Oliver Chicken Thighs 30 Minute Meals

• Put chicken skin-side down in a big pan. Drizzle with oil, season, press it down with something heavy.
• Cook for about 20 minutes, flipping regularly.
• Toast sesame seeds separately until golden.
• Drain fat from chicken pan. Stir in curry paste if using.
• Drizzle with honey. Let it caramelize.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Serve hot.

Why I Love This Recipe

It saved dinner. Really. I was hungry, irritable, didn’t want to cook anything fussy. This came together so fast and felt like I’d made something special. My partner kept saying “mmm” like a cartoon character. The crispy skin alone—man. It’s now in our weeknight rotation, no question.

Recipe Tips

• Bone-in, skin-on. Don’t mess with that. You want the richness.
• Push the chicken down hard while it cooks. That’s how you get shatter-crisp skin. Toasting sesame seeds isn’t optional.
• It changes everything.
• Skim off the fat. It helps the honey stick and you don’t end up with an oily mess. Let the honey caramelize.
• Don’t rush this. It makes the glaze go from sweet to deep.

How To Store This Jamie Oliver Chicken Thighs 30 Minute Meals

• At Room Temperature: Don’t leave it sitting too long. Give it maybe an hour to cool, max. Then wrap it up.
• In the Fridge: Toss leftovers in a container. They’ll be fine for a few days. Better the next day, honestly.
• In the Freezer: Let them cool completely. Wrap tight. These freeze like champs. Thaw overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: Oven’s best. 180°C for 15-ish minutes, foil on top. You could use a microwave, but… the skin goes soggy. Air fryer? Now that’s the magic trick. Crispy again in 6 minutes.

Let’s Answer a Few Questions!

Can I use boneless thighs?
Sure. Just keep an eye on them—they cook faster and don’t have quite the same juicy magic.

What sides go well with this?
Rice is classic. Or something crunchy like coleslaw. I’ve even done it with buttered noodles. Works.

Do I have to use the curry paste?
Nah. It’s good without. The honey and sesame do a lot on their own.

Can I switch to chicken breast?
You can, but you’ll miss out on the crispy skin party. If you do, try to get skin-on breasts at least.

What’s the best honey to use?
Runny honey. Something light and floral if you can find it. Darker honeys can overpower everything.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 459
• Carbs: 11g
• Protein: 23g
• Fat: 37g
• Sugar: 3g
• Fibre: 4g
• Sodium: 1709mg

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