Asian Chicken Thighs

By anonsouthernbell

Ingredients

• 1/3 c soy sauce
• 1/4 c olive oil, divided
• 1 T brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t grated lemon zest
• 1 t cornstarch
• 1 t grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs (about 7 thighs)
• 1 bunch broccolini
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• Cooked brown or white rice

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine first 7 ingredients (3T olive oil), stirring with a whisk. Add chicken and turn to coat on all sides. Marinate in refrigerator for 15 min, turning once.

Drain chicken, reserving marinade in a small saucepan. Bring marinade to a boil; cook for 1 min. and remove from heat. In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover and cook for 4 min on each side or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet' set aside and keep warm. Add broccolini and bell pepper to pan; saute for 4 min or until tender. Return chicken and marinade to pan; bring to a boil. Serve over rice if desired.