Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

• porções: 4 servings
• tempo ativo: 15 minutes
• tempo total: 45 minutes

Ingredientes

1 tbsp. neutral oil

2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1/2 c. (107 g.) packed light brown sugar

1/2 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce (preferably Aloha)

1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. water divided

2 tsp. cornstarch

1 scallion, light and dark green parts only, thinly sliced (optional)

Instruções

1. In a large, deep skillet swirl oil to coat.

2. Season chicken all over with salt and arrange in cold skillet skin side down.

3. Cook over medium heat, undisturbed, until skin is golden and crispy and easily releases from skillet, about 10 minutes.

4. Flip chicken and cook just until browned on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes more.

5. Transfer to a plate.

6. In same skillet over medium heat, cook ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

7. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water and stir until sugar is dissolved.

8. Return chicken to skillet skin side up.

9. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

10. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer, then cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°, 13 to 18 minutes.

11. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.

12. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and deep brown in color, 2 to 3 minutes.

13. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with remaining 1 Tbsp. cold water.

14. Add to sauce and stir until thickened to a glaze, about 1 minute.

15. Return chicken to pot and toss to coat in glaze.

16. Top with scallions (if using).

Nutrição

• Calorias: 674
• Gordura Total: 41 g
• Gordura Saturada: 11 g
• Gordura Trans: 0 g
• Colesterol: 222 mg
• Sódio: 1343 mg
• Carboidrato Total: 33 g
• Fibra Dietética: 1 g
• Açúcares Totais: 26 g
• Proteína: 41 g