Description
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce blend with garlic and ginger, baked or grilled for bold, umami-packed flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes if using.
- Add chicken thighs and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat grill to medium-high.
- If baking, place chicken thighs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and caramelized.
- If grilling, cook chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and nicely charred.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Adjust honey or brown sugar for sweetness preference.
- Optional chili flakes add heat, omit if preferred mild.
- Great served with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: soy chicken thighs, baked chicken, grilled chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy dinner