Nothing says comfort food like Chinese food. The Midnight Baker‘s Asian chicken thighs recipe is the perfect family dish, especially when the hardest part is just waiting for the chicken to cook! Serve this with a side of veggie fried rice (or white rice and steamed veggies) to ensure a balanced meal. Read on below for the simple recipe.
Serves 4-6
Asian Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (skinless is fine)
1 tbs oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tbs rice vinegar (white is OK too)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the top/skin side of the chicken with the 1 tbs oil.
4. Place chicken, skin/top side down, in heated skillet. Brown for 3-5 minutes–until chicken releases freely. Turn and brown on other side. Remove to plate; drain fat from skillet and wipe with a paper towel.
5. Place chicken back in skillet, skin/top side up. Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 170 degrees and/or juices run clear.
The Midnight Baker is run by Judy, who lives near Woodstock (yes, that Woodstock!), and is full of her recipes and tips for delicious food. Visit her website to learn how to make everything from cheesy pretzel bites to apple pie cookies.
