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Hawaiian Soy Sauce Chicken

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A delightful dish that offers sweet, savory flavors reminiscent of Hawaii, featuring crispy chicken thighs coated in a luscious glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. water, divided
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, swirl the oil until it coats the bottom evenly. Season your chicken thighs with salt, then arrange them skin-side down in the cold skillet. Cook over medium heat until the skin turns golden and crispy—about 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown on the other side for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup of water, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Return chicken, skin-side up, to the skillet.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F (approximately 13-18 minutes).
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate. Boil the sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with remaining water. Add to sauce, stirring until thickened (about 1 minute). Return chicken to pot and toss in sauce. Optionally, top with sliced scallion.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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