Description
Glazed soy sauce brown sugar chicken thighs bring Asian-inspired flavors to dinner tables with minimal effort. Caramelized edges and rich umami notes make this dish a quick weeknight favorite you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by blending soy sauce, brown sugar, freshly minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Submerge chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, creating a thin, even layer across the cooking surface.
- Carefully place marinated chicken thighs into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Transfer to serving plate and garnish with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally 2-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and prevent dish from becoming too salty.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Experiment with adding a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil to enhance the marinade’s complexity and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg