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Soy Sauce Chicken thighs

Make this Grilled Soy Sauce Chicken using chicken thighs and a simple affordable marinade. It's sweet, smoky, tangy, and easy to throw on the grill!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian /American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Amira
Cost: $7.63 recipe / $1.908 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs ($5.60)
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce ($0.15)
  • 2 Tablespoons oil ($0.72)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey ($0.17)
  • Juice of a large lemon ($0.7)
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to your liking ($.015)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ($.08)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder ($.05)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder ($.05)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika ($.05)
  • ½ teaspoon allspice ($.05)

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients well with the chicken and let it marinate for about 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  • Cook on an an outdoor/indoor grill until thoroughly cooked.
  • Or heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken for 4- 6 minutes per side until nicely charred or the internal temperature reaches 165°F to 175°F (75°C to 80°C) when measured with a meat thermometer. Check out the notes below for other cooking directions.

Notes

  • Outdoor Grill:
    • When ready to cook, heat an outdoor grill on medium-high heat (around 400°F /200°C). Scrape the grill grates clean if needed and oil well.
    • Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off. Place on the grill smooth-side down in a single layer,
    • Cover and cook Grill the thighs for about 4–6 minutes per side.
  • Skillet/Grilling Pan:
    • Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan or grilling pan.
    • Add chicken thighs in a single layer, smooth side down.
    • Cook for 5-6 minutes or until you can easily flip over the chicken. Flip and cook for 6 to 7 more minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Air Fryer Method:
    • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F/195°C.
    • Place the chicken thighs in the basket in a single layer smooth side down(do not overlap).
    • Air fry for 10 minutes, flip to the other side and air fry for another 5-6 minutes or until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
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