Soi Polo Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Soi Polo Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce or tamari; 3 tablespoons sweet rice wine; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 8 skin-on, boned chicken thighs (about 3 lb.); Vegetable or canola oil; 1 1/2 cups shallots, thinly sliced (about 5 large); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons garlic, thinly sliced (about 5 cloves); 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons sweet rice wine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
8 skin-on, boned chicken thighs (about 3 lb.)
Vegetable or canola oil
1 1/2 cups shallots, thinly sliced (about 5 large)
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons garlic, thinly sliced (about 5 cloves)
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish or zip-top plastic freezer bag; add chicken, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes to 3 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Place chicken, skin sides up, in prepared baking dish. Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes or until done and skin is golden brown.
3
Meanwhile, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat to 350u00b0. Lightly dredge shallots in flour, shaking off excess. Fry shallots, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes or just until crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat procedure with garlic and jalapeno pepper. Sprinkle shallots, garlic, and jalapeno pepper generously with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Divide chicken among individual serving plates. Sprinkle with shallots, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

675

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce or tamari, 3 tablespoons sweet rice wine, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Soi Polo 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.

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Soi Polo Chicken Thighs

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