Easy Soy Braised Chicken – 45-Minute Recipe
A comforting soy‑braised chicken that blends savory adobo flavors with a sweet‑salty glaze. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd, it pairs perfectly with fluffy rice and steamed vegetables.
Recipe by Cheffinwithzach· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 piece chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 clove garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (about 350°F/347°F).
- 2Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- 3Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
- 4In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- 5Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, bay leaf, and black pepper.
- 6Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 7Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 8Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium‑high, and cook an additional 2–3 minutes to reduce the sauce to a glaze, stirring occasionally.
- 9Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove the bay leaf.
- 10Serve the braised chicken hot over steamed rice or with your favorite side.
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Sear Skin First
Heat the oil and sear the chicken thighs skin side down until golden brown before removing them.
Use Same Skillet for Aromatics
After searing, add sliced onion and minced garlic to the same skillet to pick up browned bits.
Simmer Covered
Cover the skillet, lower the heat, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
Finish by Reducing Glaze
Remove the lid and increase heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Easy Soy Braised Chicken?
- About 45 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Easy Soy Braised Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Easy Soy Braised Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by Cheffinwithzach on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.