Caramelised Soy Chicken Recipe – Sticky, Savory & Weeknight-Friendly
This caramelised soy chicken is tender, sticky, and full of umami flavor — made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner served best over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
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3 tbsp brown sugar
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2–3 tbsp water
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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1 tbsp oil (plus more for searing)
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Optional: chili flakes or sliced red chili
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Garnish: green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season lightly. Sear in oil over medium-high heat until golden. Remove.
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Sauté garlic and ginger in oil. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, water, vinegar, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.
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Return chicken to pan and simmer 6–8 minutes until sauce is sticky and chicken is cooked.
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Remove from heat. Let rest briefly. Garnish and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use tamari for gluten-free. Double sauce if serving with rice. Store leftovers for 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.