SHOYU CHICKEN

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs, skins removed and trimmed of fat
• 1 cup soy sauce (I highly recommend the less-sodium variety)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch + 2 Tbsp. water
• Sliced green onions for garnish, optional

Details

Adapted from thetallgirlcooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds. Add chicken thighs and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken to a plate and whisk in cornstarch mixture to sauce; cook for another 2 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce over white or brown rice. Garnish with green onions, if desired.