Today, I’m sharing a dish that’s both comforting and full of flavor: Soy Sauce Chicken. Soy Sauce Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly combines the savory and sweet elements of traditional Japanese cuisine. The dish is made with tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that are simmered in shoyu (Japanese soy sauce), brown sugar and honey along with aromatic ingredients like ginger, garlic and onions. The cooking process allows the chicken to absorb all the flavors, resulting in juicy, flavorful meat. Once cooked, the chicken is grilled to a caramelized, crispy exterior, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. Whether served with rice or fresh vegetables, soy sauce chicken is a comforting meal that reminds you of the warmth of home cooking.
raw material
- Bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup soy sauce (soy sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- gingerslice
- 1 clove garlicchopped
- 3-4 green onionscut into pieces
- 1 onionslice
For the cornstarch slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
instruct
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a large pot, combine water, soy sauce, brown sugarand Honey. Stir until brown sugar dissolves and ingredients are well combined.
Step 2: Add chicken and spices
place carefully chicken thighs Add to pot. Then, add ginger slices, minced garlic, green onion slicesand onion slices. Make sure the chicken is fully immersed in the sauce.
Step Three: Cook the Chicken
Cover the pot and continue cooking medium heat About 1 hourturning the chicken halfway to ensure even heating. The chicken will soak up all the wonderful flavor and become tender.
Step 4: Crisp the skin
Once the chicken is fully cooked, preheat the broiler. Carefully transfer the chicken legs to the baking sheet and place them under the grill. Bake for approx. 5-7 minutesor until crust is crispy and golden brown. Pay close attention to prevent burning!
Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
While the chicken is roasting, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add this mixture to the pan along with the remaining sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened to your desired consistency.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Once the chicken is crispy, remove it from the oven and return it to the pan with the thick sauce. Serve with rice or your favorite side dish and enjoy!
Happy cooking and enjoy every bite!
