Asian Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons olive oil; 5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-3/4 pounds), skin removed; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Sliced green onions; Hot cooked rice, optional

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons olive oil
5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-3/4 pounds), skin removed
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Sliced green onions
Hot cooked rice, optional

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. In a small bowl, whisk water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning chicken occasionally.
2
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice.
3
Cool chicken. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165u00b0, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 teaspoons olive oil, 5 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-3/4 pounds), skin removed, 1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Thighs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Chicken Thighs

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