Asian Chicken Thighs

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  • Recipe : Asian Chicken Thighs
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We’re always looking for new Asian chicken thigh recipes, and this one doesn’t disappoint. The bone-in chicken thighs simmer in a delightful sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce and Chinese five-spice powder.


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
    • Optional: Hot cooked rice and cilantro

Step by Step method

    Directions

    1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes on each side. 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, until chicken is tender, 30-35 minutes, 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 until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice and cilantro.
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