chicken thighs braised in a soy/honey sauce
Here is a simple dish to put together that will have your guests thinking you spent all day in the kitchen… slaving over a hot stove. Totally yummy, and full of deep rich flavors, you’ll want to put this on your permanent rotation. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 4 medium chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
- 1 cup chicken stock, not broth
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup fresh clover honey
- 1 medium lime
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped, for garnish
How To Make chicken thighs braised in a soy/honey sauce
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2Gather your ingredients.
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Step 3Add the chicken stock, tamari, garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of the honey, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet.
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Step 4Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
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Step 5Add the chicken thighs.
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Step 6Continue to simmer until the chicken thighs are cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
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Step 7Chef’s Note: Flip the chicken thighs about every 5 minutes.
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Step 8Remove the chicken and reserve.
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Step 9Add the remainder of the honey (1/2 cup) to the pan.
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Step 10Continue to simmer until the liquid begins to thicken, about 4 to 6 minutes.
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Step 11Return the chicken thighs to the pan.
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Step 12Slice the lime in half, and add the juice of half the lime to the pan.
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Step 13Chef’s Note: Cut the other half of the lime into two wedges.
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 15Serve while still warm with rice or potatoes, or in this case some al dente spaghetti, garnish with some chopped scallions and a lime wedge. Enjoy.
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Step 16Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Category:
Chicken
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Kosher
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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