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Quick Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken Thighs

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A fast and flavorful dinner recipe featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a sticky ginger-soy sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Grate 2 tablespoons fresh ginger and mince 3 garlic cloves finely; set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan and cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium, push chicken to one side, add grated ginger and minced garlic to the empty side, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, spooning it over the thighs, then simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Drying the chicken skin before cooking is key to crispiness. Use fresh ginger for best flavor. Do not rush the sear to develop a golden crust. Simmer sauce gently to avoid burning. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it.

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