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READY IN 55 mins

Soy Sauce Chicken

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"A delicious, fast, and easy recipe for any week night dinner. The chicken comes out flavorful with a sweet and tangy glaze. Serve with rice and steamed snow peas for a complete meal." — Too Hot Tamale

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1 cup white sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup minced garlic

1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs with skin
1/4 cup chopped green onions

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Directions

Combine sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, and ginger in a large stock pot; stir until sugar is dissolved. Place chicken in stock pot and bring to a boil. Using tongs, turn chicken in pot every 5 minutes.
Boil chicken until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sauce mixture will turn into a rich, brown glaze. Remove pot from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
Place chicken on a platter and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Jan 29, 2013

Delicious! My family has been making this for years with two small changes: UP the amount of water to 2 cups (rather than 1), and change the sugar to 3/4 cup each of white & brown sugar. I also use powdered ginger (1 TB) and it works out great, but I'm sure fresh is even better! I highly recommend this, its SO easy and goes wonderful with rice.

—Mommy Madison

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Nov 04, 2012

So good! I usually don't eat brown meat, but I found some thighs on sale so decided to give them a shot. This recipe hit the spot perfectly. DH loved it, too. We ate it with a side of baked sweet potatoes and cornbread - seemingly strange combination, but it went together rather well.

—CrystallineTulip

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Aug 06, 2012

Very simple, very good! I only changed two things: I removed the skin before cooking to reduce the fat and I doubled the green onion, adding half of it to the chicken while it simmered. This will be on my regular rotation!

—Flying Wizard

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Nov 16, 2012

My family liked it a lot. I used a little less garlic though, and next time I make it I'll try to reduce the amount of sugar. This is a keeper!

—PN2010

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Aug 14, 2012

Winner! Easy and good. I skipped the ginger, but the chicken was good - well-cooked and not rubbery!

—MonicaC

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Jul 11, 2012

This was a huge hit in my house! Everyone, from my husband, to my 7 yo and 17 month old, devoured it!!! Will definitely make it again. It's so quick and easy. Thanks!!

—cdubois319

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Jul 07, 2012

Darn good. Thankz a bunch.

—Dioalan

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Apr 29, 2013

Delicious. I hate chicken thighs, but this recipe made them delicious. We had potstickers as a side and used the extra sauce to dip them in.

—peterd33

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Nutrition

Calories
564 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
29.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
160 mg
53%

Fat
28.1 g
43%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
46.6 g
93%

Sodium
1941 mg
78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Soy Sauce Chicken

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 564
Calories from Fat: 253

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.1g 43 %
Saturated Fat 7.8g 39 %
Cholesterol 160mg 53 %
Sodium 1941mg 78 %
Potassium 431mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 46.6g 93 %
Sugars 25.7g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 34 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 145 %
Vitamin B6 27 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.