Description
Juicy chicken thighs roasted in a soy sauce and brown sugar glaze that’s sweet, savory, and sticky all in one pan.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat an oven-safe skillet and place chicken skin-side down to sear for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Remove chicken and drain pan of excess fat.
4. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
5. Return chicken to skillet, skin side up, and pour glaze over it.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, basting with glaze a few times.
7. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F and glaze is thick.
8. Serve with sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Swap vinegar types for a slightly different flavor.
Use fresh ginger if preferred.
Add chili flakes to introduce a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg