Description
Silky Chinese soy sauce chicken brings authentic flavor straight from Cantonese kitchens to your dinner table. Glistening with rich marinade and tender meat, this classic dish promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every succulent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lb (0.68 kg) skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) rice vinegar
Cooking Components:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, and other sauce components in a mixing vessel until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, introducing vegetable oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Carefully position chicken thighs with skin facing downward, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown sear for approximately 2 minutes.
- Cascade the prepared sauce into the hot pan, anticipating initial bubbling; immediately reduce heat and cover, allowing chicken to simmer gently for 7 minutes.
- Carefully rotate chicken pieces, maintaining the covered environment, and continue simmering for another 7 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Reposition chicken so skin faces upward, methodically brushing with accumulated sauce to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Monitor internal temperature, aiming for 165°F; once achieved, remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter, generously drizzle remaining sauce, and adorn with finely chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Perfectly balance sweetness by adjusting honey levels to match personal taste preferences, ensuring the sauce complements the chicken without overpowering its natural flavor.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum juiciness and richer taste, as they retain more moisture during cooking compared to boneless cuts.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, which provide similar umami depth without wheat ingredients.
- Enhance sauce consistency by whisking cornstarch into the mixture if you prefer a thicker, more glossy coating that clings beautifully to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1145 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg