Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, honey, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water. Whisk into the simmering sauce and cook until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Let sauce cool slightly, then divide: half for marinade, half for basting.
- Place chicken thighs in a dish or zip-top bag. Pour in half the sauce and marinate 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F) and oil grates lightly.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Baste with reserved sauce during last 2 minutes, flipping once more.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Divide the sauce to keep it food-safe and flavorful. Thighs are juicy and forgiving, making them perfect for grilling even if you’re multitasking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Quick Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg