Description
These Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with tender chicken thighs in a delicious Asian-inspired marinade. Searing the chicken in a skillet creates a beautiful caramelization, making this dish a standout for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for searing)
- sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a dish, pour marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Cook: Pour in reserved marinade, cover, simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Caramelize: Uncover and cook for 1–2 minutes to caramelize. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve: Enjoy with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider browning the chicken in a cast iron pan or under the broiler.
- Bone-in thighs can be used with slightly adjusted cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
