by Diana Rattray
This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and cook, and it’s an excellent way to enjoy boneless chicken thighs. While I usually like chicken thighs on the bone with skin, I’ll make this recipe again. The sauce boils down to make a sweet, spicy glaze on the chicken.
Chicken thighs typically contain 3 to 4 ounces of meat. One chicken thigh may be enough for children and some adults, but count on at least 2 for most adults.
Serve the chicken over rice or noodles for a fabulous everyday meal!
PrintSweet and Spicy Chicken Thighs
A simple mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar perfectly flavors these boneless chicken thighs. This is an excellent weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sambal
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 boneless chicken thighs, without skin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal, and pepper. Whisk to blend thoroughl.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken thighs. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until browned; turn and brown the other side.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the liquids are reduced and syrupy, and the chicken is well glazed. Turn the chicken thighs frequently.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.
