Description
Soy sauce brown sugar chicken thighs offer a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Rich marinade and caramelized edges promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, ground ginger, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl to create a flavorful marinade.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust on each side, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drench the browned chicken with the prepared soy sauce mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 25-35 minutes, periodically rotating the pieces to ensure even cooking and sauce distribution.
- Uncover the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 8-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and caramelize, creating a glossy, sticky glaze that clings to the chicken.
- Transfer the glazed chicken thighs to a serving platter, spooning any remaining sauce over the top for extra flavor.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs for extra flavor by letting them sit in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking, enhancing the depth of taste.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts or tofu for a lighter protein option, adjusting cooking time to prevent dryness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of this delicious glazed chicken dish.
- For a gluten-free alternative, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining the rich umami flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg