Whiskey Thighs Recipe
Description: Yes, chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts, but the meat is so tasty. It usually costs less, too. If you wish, though, you can use this marinade on chicken breasts, or even pork chops.
Recipe Category: Chicken Thigh & Leg
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Healthy, Kosher, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, Easy, Inexpensive
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Review Count: 16 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 338.9
- Fat Content: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 94.4mg
- Sodium Content: 2120.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 29.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 27.3g
- Protein Content: 26.3g
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Preparation Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 25 hours
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 1/2 cup | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Gingerroot |
| 1 | Green onion |
| 1/2 cup | White wine |
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| Instructions: |
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Marinade Preparation:
- In a glass bowl, combine all marinade ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic clove, grated gingerroot, chopped green onion, and white wine.
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Marinating the Chicken:
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring that all pieces are coated evenly.
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for several hours; overnight marination is preferable. Turn the chicken pieces occasionally to ensure thorough marination.
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Preheating the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Preparing the Chicken for Baking:
- Place the marinated chicken thighs in an oblong casserole dish.
- Drizzle half of the marinade over the chicken thighs. You can use more than half if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.
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Baking the Chicken Thighs:
- Bake the chicken thighs in the preheated oven for approximately one hour, basting frequently with the pan juices.
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Grilling Option (Caution Required):
- Alternatively, you can grill the chicken thighs. Use the marinade for basting while grilling.
- It’s important to note that there is a danger associated with using the marinade for basting during grilling. To ensure safety, bring the marinade to a boil and let it boil for a full 5 minutes before using it to baste the thighs on the grill.
Enjoy your flavorful Whiskey Thighs! Serve them hot with your favorite sides for a delicious and satisfying meal. 🍗🥃
