Description
Experience the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Asado, featuring succulent marinated chicken thighs infused with a rich blend of soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, transforming your dining table into a celebration of home-cooked comfort. With easy preparation and a delightful taste, Chicken Asado is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sear for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest. Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet, simmer to thicken while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Slice chicken and drizzle with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (about 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg