Description
This Braised Chicken Thighs recipe offers juicy, flavorful chicken cooked in a savory soy-based sauce with aromatic garlic, ginger, and shallots.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 small shallots, peeled, halved if large
- 1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled, grated
- 5 garlic cloves, grated
- 3/4 cup sake or dry white wine
- 3/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). In a large, deep ovenproof skillet over high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Season the chicken thighs generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place them skin side down in the skillet and cook, turning once halfway through, until the skin is deeply golden and crispy, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer the seared chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the shallots, grated ginger, and garlic. Stir frequently and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the sake or dry white wine, stirring frequently as it cooks down and reduces by about half, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the water, reduced-sodium soy sauce, and granulated sugar to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil. Carefully nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up, arranging them among the shallots and aromatics.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and braise the chicken uncovered until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C), about 35 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a platter. Return the skillet to the stovetop over high heat and cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed white rice alongside.
Notes
- This dish is suitable for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Serve with steamed white rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Braised Chicken Thighs, Chicken Recipe, Soy Sauce, Sesame