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Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Soy Glaze

Cultural Context

Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Soy Glaze is a dish that showcases the influence of Asian flavors in American cuisine. The combination of soy sauce and honey creates a sweet and savory glaze that enhances the juicy chicken thighs. This dish is often enjoyed in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a global appreciation for the balance of flavors. Today, it is a popular choice for weeknight dinners and date nights alike, celebrated for its ease of preparation and delicious taste.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 chicken thighs
salt
pepper
paprika
chili
olive oil
2 sweet potatoes
butter
4 cloves of garlic
1.5 tbsp soy sauce
80 g honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp water
parsley

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

sesame oil

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Olive oil is more affordable and can be used for cooking.

cornstarch

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used as a thickener in place of cornstarch.

1

Season 8 chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili.

2

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken thighs to flavor them.

3

Prepare 2 sweet potatoes by drizzling with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

4

Bake sweet potatoes at 180 C (360 F) for 35-40 minutes.

5

In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter.

6

Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on both sides until golden brown.

7

Mince 4 cloves of garlic and add to the skillet with olive oil and butter.

8

Add 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 80 g of honey, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp of water to the skillet.

9

Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 25 minutes, turning the chicken thighs halfway through cooking.

10

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingglazing

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking traymeasuring spoonscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

Soy-Glazed Chicken ThighsTeriyaki Chicken Thighs

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