Ingredients for Soy Sauce Chicken
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- optional, to taste
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- optional, to taste (recipe uses 2 cloves minced garlic)
- optional, to taste
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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How to Make Soy Sauce Chicken
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup mirin, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken pieces) to the marinade. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 5 hours in the refrigerator, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the oven. Baste generously with the pan drippings. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Baste again with the pan drippings and bake for a final 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in extra tender and juicy meat.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
75 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
133g
Carbs
3g
