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A plate of delicious Sticky Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs, glistening and topped with chopped green onions.

Sticky Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

This recipe for sticky soy glazed chicken thighs delivers bold, savory-sweet flavors perfect for a weeknight meal. It's ideal for busy families and those who enjoy Asian-inspired dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 6 large thighs
  • 2 shallots peeled and cut into quarters
For the Glaze
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated or finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee optional
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Spray a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Arrange the chicken in the pan and tuck the shallot quarters in and around the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Pour this sauce over the chicken thighs, turning them to coat both sides. Then, turn the chicken so the skin side is up. You can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours ahead in the refrigerator before baking.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the skin is puffed and golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven.
  5. Carefully pour the pan juices into a small saucepan. Stir in the honey and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it reduces by a third. Watch the pot and lower the heat slightly if it starts to boil over.
  6. Pour the reduced sauce over the chicken thighs and return them to the oven to bake for 5 more minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the green onions over the chicken and serve.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep. The bold flavors make it a satisfying dinner option that tastes like it took much more effort to prepare.

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