Soy Sauce Chicken
A savory, umami‑rich chicken dish that melds soy, ginger, and garlic into a fragrant glaze. The slow simmer tenderizes the thighs, while optional cinnamon and bay leaf add a subtle warmth, making it perfect for a comforting dinner with rice and vegetables.
Maker: James & Kayla
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Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup cooking wine
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 green onions
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 2Place the skin‑on chicken thighs in a large, heavy‑bottomed pot.
- 3In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup soy sauce, 0.5 cup dark soy sauce, 0.5 cup cooking wine, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 4 slices ginger, 4 crushed garlic cloves, and the cut green onions; add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf if using, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 4Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, turning the pieces to coat evenly. Cover the pot and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- 5Remove the pot from the fridge, add 4 cups water, and bring the contents to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.
- 6Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chicken simmer gently at a low simmer (about 180°F / 176°F) for 25–30 minutes, until the meat is tender.
- 7Turn off the heat and let the pot remain covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8Uncover the pot, increase the heat to medium‑high, and reduce the cooking liquid by half, about 5 minutes, until it becomes a glossy glaze.
- 9Return the chicken to the pot, toss to coat with the reduced glaze, and let it sit for 2 minutes to absorb the sauce.
- 10Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, drizzle any remaining glaze over the top, and serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable side.
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- How long does it take to make Soy Sauce Chicken?
- About 45 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Soy Sauce Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Soy Sauce Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by James & Kayla on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.