chicken thighs braised in a soy/honey sauce

Wichita, KS
Updated on Feb 23, 2016

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

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Add the chicken stock, tamari, garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of the honey, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet.
  • Step 4
    Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  • Step 5
    Add the chicken thighs.
  • Step 6
    Continue to simmer until the chicken thighs are cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Chef’s Note: Flip the chicken thighs about every 5 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Remove the chicken and reserve.
  • Step 9
    Add the remainder of the honey (1/2 cup) to the pan.
  • Step 10
    Continue to simmer until the liquid begins to thicken, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Return the chicken thighs to the pan.
  • Step 12
    Slice the lime in half, and add the juice of half the lime to the pan.
  • Step 13
    Chef’s Note: Cut the other half of the lime into two wedges.
  • Step 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 15
    Serve 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.
  • Step 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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