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Soy-Ginger Sticky Thighs (One Pan)

Close-up of three glistening Soy-Ginger Sticky Thighs coated in a dark glaze and topped with fresh green onions.
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A simple, one-pan recipe for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory soy-ginger sticky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds (1.35 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, (about 6 large thighs)
  • 2 shallots (or ½ red onion), peeled and cut into quarters
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce or tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter or ghee, optional
  • ¼ cup (30 g) chopped green onion tops

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Spray a rimmed baking sheet or shallow baking pan with cooking spray or line with a sheet of parchment. Arrange the chicken in the pan and tuck the shallot quarters in and around them.
  3. Whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, garlic and cayenne in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the thighs, turning them to coat both sides, then turn skin-side up. The chicken can marinate up to 24 hours ahead in the refrigerator before baking.
  4. Bake 30-35 minutes, until the skin is puffed and golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven.
  5. Carefully pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and stir in the honey and butter. Bring to a boil and cook about 5 minutes, or until it reduces by a third.
  6. Pour the reduced sauce over the chicken thighs and put them back in the oven to bake 5 more minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the green onion over the chicken and serve.

Notes

  • The chicken can marinate in the sauce 1-2 days ahead. Add the thighs and the soy sauce mixture to a freezer bag and place in a large bowl to avoid spillage.
  • Freeze the uncooked chicken in the marinade up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before proceeding with the recipe.
  • Double up the ingredients for the recipe, using two pans, for a larger gathering.

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Keywords: Soy Ginger Chicken, Asian Inspired, One Pan, Sticky Sauce, Quick Recipe

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