Description
This comforting braised chicken thigh dish features tender meat infused with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, served over noodles. It’s an easy-to-make meal perfect for any weeknight, offering rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 8 oz egg noodles or your choice of noodles
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Place the chicken thighs in the pot and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the braising liquid over the browned chicken, ensuring it is submerged as much as possible.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
- Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 5-7 minutes) until al dente.
- Drain the noodles and set aside, optionally tossing with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from heat and take the chicken out using tongs, placing it on a cutting board.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir it into the braising liquid.
- In a large serving bowl, add the cooked noodles.
- Pour the shredded chicken and braising liquid over the noodles and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs tend to be juicier.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes