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Close-up of a perfectly cooked piece of Saucy Chicken coated in a thick, glossy brown glaze, resting in its sauce.

Simple Saucy Chicken Thighs


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A straightforward recipe for chicken thighs coated in a savory sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is browned.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
  6. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  9. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  10. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the skillet.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  12. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the thickened sauce before serving.

Notes

  • You can use boneless, skinless thighs, but adjust the cooking time.
  • For a thicker sauce, add a little more cornstarch slurry.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100

Keywords: saucy chicken, chicken thighs, easy chicken dinner, skillet chicken, savory sauce