Baked Soy Sauce Chicken

Name: Baked Soy Sauce Chicken
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon fresh garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 8 chicken thighs

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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
298 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Baked Soy Sauce Chicken

Winston Campbell

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This easy recipe for baked soy sauce chicken is my nontraditional yet tasty interpretation of the classic recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, about 2 pounds

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Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients (soy sauce, rice vinegar, avocado oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes) in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and add the chicken thighs. Seal the bag, place it on a plate, and marinate the chicken in the fridge for 1 hour, turning the bag midway.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the chicken thighs from the bag and arrange them in a rimmed baking dish large enough to accommodate them in a single layer, such as a 9 X 13 baking dish. Pour the marinade on top and use your hands to massage it into the chicken thighs.
Bake the chicken until well browned and cooked through, about 1 hour, basting the tops with the cooking liquids every 20 minutes. Rinse the basting brush with warm soapy water after each use.
Remove the pan from oven, baste the chicken one more time, and serve.

Notes

The nutrition info assumes that about half the marinade is consumed.
I highly recommend marinating the chicken for at least an hour (and preferably two hours) before baking it. Marinating helps the sauce penetrate the chicken and gives it great flavor.
The leftovers keep well in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. They are delicious cold! You can also reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power, or in a 350°F oven, uncovered.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2chicken thighs Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)