Korean Soy Sauce Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 8 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger sliced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 2 stalks green onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
• 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pot, add sliced onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in minced garlic and sliced ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5 Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
6. 6 Return chicken thighs to the pot, turning to coat them in the sauce.
7. 7 Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 30 minutes, occasionally turning the chicken to ensure even cooking.
8. 8 Uncover and increase heat to medium. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
9. 9 Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
10. 10 Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.