Shoyu Chicken Thighs
- 4 Pound chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
- 4 Cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 Cup shoyu (good quality brand)
- 1 Cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 bulb of garlic -- cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2-3 piece(s) of ginger, sliced 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick, long ways -- no need to peel
- 4 Tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 4 tablespoons water (don't mix ahead of time)
- Scallions, sliced on diagonal for garnish
- 1.Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and green onions in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2.Reduce to low and cook very slowly, covered, until chicken is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes more. Continue to skim the broth for fat and impurities.
- 3.Remove chicken to a serving platter.
- 4.Strain the sauce and bring to a boil. Thicken with the cornstarch slurry.
- 5.Glaze over the chicken. Garnish with slices of green onion.
- Notes: The dish tastes better the second day.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shoyu-chicken-thighs-52352481 (may not work)