Dinner for 5

Asian Chicken Thighs

Name: Asian Chicken Thighs
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 1/2 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp chicken stock; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional); 1/4 cup chopped scallion

$5.04for 420 minServes 5

Chicken thighs simmer in a quick tamari sauce with brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 2.05 lb$2.29/lb typical	2.05 lb	$4.65Typical price
	Broth, 1 oz$0.07/oz typical	1 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.30

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.26 per serving$5.04 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

6 1/2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp chicken stock
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp fresh ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup chopped scallion

Steps

Mix the tamari, brown sugar, chicken stock, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in a bowl.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil.
Cook the chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side until browned.
Pour in the sauce and simmer for 6 minutes, turning the chicken once.
Cook until the thickest thighs reach 165 F, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.

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