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Baked Soy Sauce Chicken

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.