Soy Sauce Chicken
A delicious and easy dish combining tender chicken thighs with a flavorful soy sauce mixture, perfect for quick dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken thighs Use bone-in or boneless as per preference.
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 inch Ginger Minced or grated.
- 1/2 cup Water Adjust as needed for sauce consistency.
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil For cooking.
- 2 cups Rice Cooked, for serving.
- 2 cups Vegetables Like bell peppers or broccoli, for serving.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and water.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Serving
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice and alongside a scoop of fresh vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking. You can add more vegetables to the pan while the chicken cooks for a complete meal. If using chicken breasts, adjust cooking time as necessary. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.