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soy braised chicken

Soy Braised Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup best quality soy sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon microplaned fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 teaspoons 5 spice powder easily found in most grocery stores or online
  • Dash of favorite hot sauce
  • sesame oil
  • chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 or Slow cooker to HIGH
  • Place all the ingredients for the braising liquid in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the pan with toasted sesame oil.
  • Brown the thighs, skin side down, until very dark and caramelized. Transfer the thighs to a Dutch oven or slow cooker.
  • Add the braising liquid and cover. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes or in the slow cooker for 3 hours or until done.
  • Serve with Miso and Shiitake Wild Rice Cakes. Spoon braising liquid over the chicken and cakes. Garnish with sliced scallions and cashews.