Description
This brown sugar soy sauce chicken thigh recipe transforms everyday chicken into a caramelized, umami-packed meal. The sweet-savory glaze creates tender chicken with irresistibly sticky edges. It’s a quick and easy weeknight dinner hero.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 125 ml soy sauce
- 75 g brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 15 ml sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- 30 ml water (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and sugar begins to dissolve.
- Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours for maximum flavor development.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
- Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the marinade. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate. If using thickened sauce, drizzle over the chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- If using bone-in chicken thighs, increase cooking time to ensure thorough cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian alternative, substitute pressed and cubed tofu for chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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