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Chicken Thigh Chinese Recipe

Tender, juicy chicken thighs glazed in a savory sauce that dances on your taste buds, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Carefully flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Continue to spoon the sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.