Braised and Barbecued Chicken Thighs Recipe
🍗 Name: Braised and Barbecued Chicken Thighs
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
👨🍳 Description: This recipe was originally featured in the Southern Living 2003 Annual cookbook, and it’s an absolute delight for chicken thigh enthusiasts. Prepare yourself for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both savory and sweet. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and perfect for any weeknight dinner!
🍽 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔑 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 4 tablespoons | cornstarch |
| 1/2 cup | soy sauce |
| 1/2 cup | light brown sugar |
| 1 | fresh ginger (minced) |
| 1/3 cup | cider vinegar |
| 1/3 cup | ketchup |
| 2 teaspoons | crushed red pepper flakes |
| 3 cloves | garlic (minced) |
| 3 | green onion tops (sliced) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 284.5
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 57.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1532.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 26.8g
- Protein Content: 16.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for approximately 6 minutes, turning once to ensure even cooking.
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Mix Juices: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, light brown sugar, fresh ginger, cider vinegar, ketchup, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
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Cornstarch Mixture: In a separate bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of the juice mixture with cornstarch. Set this mixture aside for later use.
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Add Sauce: Stir soy sauce and the remaining juice mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce.
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Braising: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 35 minutes. Remember to turn the chicken after 20 minutes to ensure it cooks evenly.
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Thicken Sauce: Uncover the skillet and stir in the cornstarch mixture that was set aside earlier. Allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
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Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat. Serve the Braised and Barbecued Chicken Thighs on a bed of rice, and garnish with sliced green onion tops for added freshness and flavor.
Enjoy this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
