Braised Chicken Thighs

Name: Braised Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 1/2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 small shallots, peeled, halved if large; 1 (2") piece ginger, peeled, grated; 5 garlic cloves, grated; 3/4 c. sake or dry white wine; 3/4 c. water; 2/3 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 c. (50 g.) granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil; Toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced scallions, and cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

Prep:25min

These simple and flavorful chicken thighs come together in one pan, and are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Be sure not to skimp on the garnishes!

Updated at: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:51:57 GMT