Description
Soy chicken brings delicious Asian-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Tender marinated chicken thighs deliver rich, savory flavors that make weeknight meals completely satisfying.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
Liquid Components:
- 4 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
- 2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- Dry the 4 chicken thighs thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle a light dusting of salt across each piece to enhance flavor.
- Pour 2 tablespoons neutral oil into a skillet heated to 375°F. Carefully place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for additional 4-5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2-inch sliced ginger pieces. Saute for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 4 cups chicken stock and ¼ cup soy sauce into skillet. Bring liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Return chicken thighs to skillet, nestling them into simmering liquid. Cover pan and cook for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Whisk together remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons honey in a small bowl.
- Remove chicken from liquid. Increase heat and reduce sauce by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle prepared soy glaze over chicken, allowing sauce to bubble and coat each piece for 1-2 minutes.
- Plate chicken over steamed jasmine rice. Sprinkle sliced green onions, optional sesame seeds, and chili flakes on top.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry before searing to ensure a crispy, golden skin that seals in all the delicious flavors.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that will make this dish absolutely delectable.
- For a lower sodium version, swap traditional soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, which still delivers deep umami without overwhelming salt.
- When reducing the sauce, watch carefully and stir frequently to prevent burning and create a glossy, rich glaze that coats the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 36-40 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg