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baked soy sauce chicken thighs

Soy sauce chicken thighs

This is a super simple chicken recipe. These baked soy sauce chicken thighs are savory, delish and marinated in Asian style chicken marinade.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Marinating time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 thighs
Calories per serving: 363kcal
Author: Tu

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb chicken thighs ~ 8 medium size chicken thighs
  • ¾ c regular soy sauce
  • ¼ c vegetable oil
  • ⅓ c light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper adjust according to your spicy level
  • 8 cloves garlic lightly smashed
  • 3 sprigs green onion chopped, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, light brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Mix until sugar dissolves completely.
    ¾ c regular soy sauce, ¼ c vegetable oil, ⅓ c light brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cayenne red pepper
  • Add chicken thighs and smashed garlic to the marinade mixture.
    2 lb chicken thighs, 8 cloves garlic
  • Lightly toss and mix everything, then refrigerate soy sauce chicken thighs for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange chicken thighs, skin side up on the tray—Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Then turn the skin side down and bake for another 10 minutes for evenly well-browned effects.
  • Lastly, turn them back up and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken thighs to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve immediately.
    3 sprigs green onion

Notes

  • Flip these chicken thighs toward the end of the cooking process to achieve that evenly well browned on both sides.
  • Make sure to cook them for at least 45 minutes, even when they seem fully cooked in the oven, to get the most tender meat.
  • Don't throw away the juice that is rendered from the chicken fat. If you want that extra savory kick, keep it as a sauce and serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1306mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg