Soy Sauce Brown Sugar Chicken Thighs
Sweet and savory chicken thighs baked in a rich soy sauce glaze.Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.Perfect sticky chicken recipe for quick dinners.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken thighs with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sauté for 3–5 minutes without moving until lightly browned.
- Remove chicken and drain excess drippings.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, basting occasionally, until fully cooked and glazed.
- Serve hot with the rich soy glaze spooned over the top.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables
- Great with mashed potatoes for a comfort meal twist
- Can be doubled easily for larger families