Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs
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Conquer your salty-sweet cravings with this Cantonese classic!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 lices ginger
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 star anise
- 3/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Shaoxing wine
- 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Clean and pat dry the chicken thighs.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ginger and scallions, sauté until fragrant.
- Add star anise, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, and 2 cups water to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then add the chicken thighs. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot once it registers an internal temperature of 165°F on a kitchen thermometer. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water. Add it to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Strain the sauce and serve it over the chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
2904mg
(121%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2904mg | 121% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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