Savory Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs: An Easy Recipe for Delicious Braised Chicken
Homemade Soy Sauce Braised Chicken Recipe | Galbi-Flavored Chicken Dish
This is a boneless chicken thigh dish seasoned with a savory soy sauce glaze. It’s simple to make and packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients
- 500g chicken thigh meat (using skin-on pieces will add extra flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Cheongju or Mirin (to remove any gaminess from the chicken)
- 10 whole garlic cloves (peeled, can be sliced thinly if preferred)
- 2 Korean chili peppers (adjust to your spice preference, remove seeds for less heat)
- Cooking oil (for pan-frying)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for finishing aroma and flavor)
Galbi-Style Sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (adjust amount based on your salt preference, as soy sauce brands vary)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine or Mirin (adds sweetness and umami)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (regular sugar can be substituted, but brown sugar provides a deeper flavor)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for glossiness and texture)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (adjust amount based on your salt preference, as soy sauce brands vary)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine or Mirin (adds sweetness and umami)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (regular sugar can be substituted, but brown sugar provides a deeper flavor)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup (for glossiness and texture)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 500g of chicken thigh meat. Rinse it thoroughly under cold running water, then add 2 tablespoons of Mirin (or Cheongju) and gently massage the chicken. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step effectively removes any unwanted odors from the chicken.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice about 10 whole garlic cloves. Finely chop 2 Korean chili peppers. If you prefer less spicy, you can remove the seeds from the chili peppers before chopping.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce marinade! In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine (or Mirin), 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined, ensuring the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Pat the marinated chicken pieces dry using paper towels. Removing excess moisture is crucial for achieving a nice sear and crispy texture when pan-frying.
Step 5
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the dried chicken pieces into the hot pan and sear for about 4 minutes, until golden brown on one side. You’ll start to smell the wonderful aroma as it cooks.
Step 6
Flip the chicken pieces and cook the other side until browned and cooked through. Once the chicken is mostly cooked, use kitchen scissors to cut it into bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier for the sauce to penetrate and for eating.
Step 7
Add the sliced garlic and chopped Korean chili peppers to the pan with the chicken. Sauté them together until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 8
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the chicken, garlic, and peppers. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly. This process should take just a few minutes.
Step 9
When the sauce has reduced to a glaze and coats the chicken beautifully, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and toss everything together to finish. The nutty aroma of sesame oil adds a final touch of deliciousness to your soy-glazed chicken. Serve hot with rice for a truly satisfying meal!
