Soy-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Shiitake Mushrooms

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Soy-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Shiitake Mushrooms
Photo: © Tina Rupp
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

  • 8 skinless chicken thighs

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 6 large scallions, thinly sliced

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon walnut or hazelnut oil

Directions

  1. In a baking dish, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and hot sauce. Stir in 1/2 cup of water. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning a few times.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring the chicken to room temperature. Discard half of the marinade. Bake the chicken for 40 minutes, basting a few times.

  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Add the shiitake, salt and pepper; cook over moderately high heat for 4 minutes. Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and walnut oil and serve with the chicken.

Notes

One Serving 301 cal, 14 gm fat, 2.5gm saturated fat, 12 gm carb, 1 gm fiber.

Originally appeared: December 2004

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