Savory Soy-glazed Chicken Thighs

This Savory Soy-glazed Chicken Thighs recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a delightful soy glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 thighs

Course: Cozy Dinners

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken thighs
2 cloves Garlic minced

For the Marinade

1/4 cup Soy sauce
1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon Sesame oil
1 tablespoon Sugar

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Oil

For Garnish

1 tablespoon White sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Chopped scallion

Equipment

Method

Steps

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, five-spice powder, Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, and sugar until well blended.
In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
Place the chicken thighs in the pan and pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over them.
Allow the chicken to sizzle for approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
Remove the chicken from the heat and sprinkle with white sesame seeds and chopped scallion before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor absorption. Use a non-stick pan for even caramelization.

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