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February 16, 2025 · Leave a Comment

Soy Sauce and Lemon Chicken Thighs

Asian· Chicken Recipes· Dairy Free Recipes

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Bone-in chicken thighs sautéed until golden brown; then slowly simmered in a Dutch oven with soy sauce, lemon and white wine. 

a piece of soy sauce and lemon chicken on a plate

I made this Soy Sauce and Lemon Chicken Thighs years ago when I first started the blog and it's one of those recipes that got lost when I transitioned to a new blogging platform. 

It's such a shame too because this recipe is super easy and oh so flavorful! Though I used chicken thighs, you can easily substitute boneless chicken breasts. 

Serve this with some Hibachi-Style Sautéed Vegetables and Wasabi Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes and you have a delicious, weeknight meal. ~Enjoy!

Suggested Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Tongs
  • Serving Platter

a close up of two pieces of soy sauce and lemon chicken on a plate

Ingredients Needed

To make this recipe you're going to need the following ingredients: 

Chicken Thighs: I used bone-in, skinless

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Minced Garlic

Lemon: Fresh lemon is best since you'll be using the zest and juice

Black Pepper

Soy Sauce: You can use regular, low sodium (like I did) or gluten free

White Wine: Any variety is fine, but I used a dry chardonnay. 

Light Brown Sugar

soy sauce and lemon chicken thighs

How do you make Soy Sauce and Lemon Chicken Thighs?

Start by heating oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat; then add the chicken. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, browning the chicken on both sides.

You may have to do this in two batches so as not to overcrowd the pot. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Next, add the garlic, lemon zest and pepper and saute for1 minute; then add the soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar and wine. 

Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover the pot and allow to simmer on low until the chicken is fully cooked through; about 30 minutes. Remove chicken to a serving platter and spoon sauce over chicken. 

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a close up of two pieces of soy sauce and lemon chicken on a plate

Soy Sauce and Lemon Chicken Thighs

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Bone-in chicken thighs sautéed until golden brown; then slowly simmered in a Dutch oven with soy sauce, lemon and white wine. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Tongs
  • Serving Platter

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 cup white wine

Instructions
 

  • Start by heating oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat; then add the chicken. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, browning the chicken on both sides.
  • You may have to do this in two batches so as not to overcrowd the pot. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Next, add the garlic, lemon zest and pepper and saute for1 minute; then add the soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar and wine.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover the pot and allow to simmer on low until the chicken is fully cooked through; about 30 minutes.  Remove chicken to a serving platter and spoon sauce over chicken.

Notes

*Please read the entire post for additional instructions and/or substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 621mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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