CHICKEN THIGHS BRAISED IN A SOY/HONEY SAUCE

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Here is a simple dish to put together that will have your guests thinking you spent all day in the kitchen... slaving over a hot stove. Totally yummy, and full of deep rich flavors, you'll want to put this on your permanent rotation. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PLAN/PURCHASE
4 medium chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
1 c chicken stock, not broth
1/4 c tamari sauce
3 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c fresh clover honey
1 medium lime
1/4 c scallions, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients.
  • 3. Add the chicken stock, tamari, garlic, ginger, 1/4 cup of the honey, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet.
  • 4. Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
  • 5. Add the chicken thighs.
  • 6. Continue to simmer until the chicken thighs are cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 7. Chef's Note: Flip the chicken thighs about every 5 minutes.
  • 8. Remove the chicken and reserve.
  • 9. Add the remainder of the honey (1/2 cup) to the pan.
  • 10. Continue to simmer until the liquid begins to thicken, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • 11. Return the chicken thighs to the pan.
  • 12. Slice the lime in half, and add the juice of half the lime to the pan.
  • 13. Chef's Note: Cut the other half of the lime into two wedges.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. Serve while still warm with rice or potatoes, or in this case some al dente spaghetti, garnish with some chopped scallions and a lime wedge. Enjoy.
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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