Description
This Sticky Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken recipe is a savory and slightly sweet dish that’s perfect for a delicious dinner. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, then cooked to perfection in a sticky glaze.
Ingredients
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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
- Prepare the Marinade: Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper, and cooking oil. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Make the Glaze: Pour leftover marinade into skillet, boil to reduce to a thick glaze. Add chicken back to skillet and coat with glaze. Garnish with 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 the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
