Description
A delicious Hawaiian dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in a savory and sweet soy sauce mixture, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin-on
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- After 30 minutes, baste the chicken with the thickened marinade and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a splash of pineapple juice to the marinade.
- Serve with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg