Description
This Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken recipe is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for a flavorful dinner. The marinade infuses the chicken thighs with a perfect balance of sweetness and umami, while the glaze adds a sticky, caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
MARINADE
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
CHICKEN
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.75 lbs total)
- 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
GARNISHES (optional)
- 2 green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper, and cooking oil. Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown marinated chicken in a skillet until cooked through. Remove chicken.
- Make the Glaze: Boil leftover marinade in the skillet until it reduces to a thick glaze. Add chicken back to the skillet and coat with the glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- It is safe to cook used marinades as long as they come to a full boil, according to FDA guidelines.
- If concerned about safety, double the marinade and use half for cooking and reduce the other half in a saucepan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
