Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Time :1 hour
Yield :4 servings

Recipe Background

If you are looking for a "statement piece" for your next meal, look no further. These Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs will elegantly convey that special "look-at-me" statement you are trying to send. These oven-roasted chicken thighs are topped with a brown sugar soy sauce that leaves the thighs dripping in gorgeous flavor and color. So, bring on the fine wine and the Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs for your next award-winning dinner. No matter what eye-catching attire you wear to the table, sorry to say, all eyes will be fixed upon this golden-glazed, can't-miss-it meal! Let's give them something to talk about!
If you are looking for a "statement piece" for your next meal, look no further. These Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs will elegantly convey that special "look-at-me" statement you are trying to send. These oven-roasted chicken thighs are topped with a brown sugar soy sauce that leaves the thighs dripping in gorgeous flavor and color. So, bring on the fine wine and the Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs for your next award-winning dinner. No matter what eye-catching attire you wear to the table, sorry to say, all eyes will be fixed upon this golden-glazed, can't-miss-it meal! Let's give them something to talk about!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • On a large platter, add the chicken thighs and coat them with the olive oil.
  • Season the coated chicken thighs with the salt and the black pepper on both sides.
  • Place the chicken in a cast-iron or oven-proof skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Roast the chicken without turning or moving it until the skin is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
  • While the chicken is roasting, in a medium bowl, add the soy sauce, the brown sugar, the white vinegar, the ground ginger, and the garlic and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs from the skillet to a large plate and drain any drippings from the skillet.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs back to the drained skillet, skin-side up.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
  • Transfer the chicken back to the oven and roast, basting occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the chicken thighs are cooked through, reading 165 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer in its thickest part, about 25 minutes.
  • Plate and serve.
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