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Chicken Thighs With Soy Sauce and Lemon Recipe

Chicken Thighs With Soy Sauce and Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp peanut oil
2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/3 cup water
1 lemon , juice of

Directions:

Heat a large, deep skillet (non-stick is preferred) over med-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the oil, swirl to coat the pan; then add in the chicken; brown quickly on both sides.
Turn off the heat and remove the chicken and all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet; let the pan cool for a minute or so, then turn the heat to medium and add in the garlic; cook/stir until it softens, a minute or two.
Add in the remaining ingredients except for the lemon juice; stir.
Return the chicken to the skillet and turn it once or twice in the liquid; cover, decrease heat to med-low, and simmer, turning once or twice, until the chicken is done, 20-30 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a serving platter and stir the lemon juice into the broth; pour some of the broth over the chicken and pass the rest at the table.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	908.33 Kcal (3803 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.2g	40%
Cholesterol	43.08mg	14%
Sodium	9918.25mg	413%
Potassium	960.25mg	20%
Total Carbs	143.35g	48%
Sugars	1.25g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	2%
Protein	26.13g	52%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	17%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	340mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	326.22 Kcal (1366 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.41g	40%
Cholesterol	15.47mg	14%
Sodium	3562.08mg	413%
Potassium	344.87mg	20%
Total Carbs	51.48g	48%
Sugars	0.45g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	2%
Protein	9.39g	52%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	15%
Calcium	122.1mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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