Ingredients

  • 5 -6 chicken thighs, skin removed and bone-in
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Method

  • Skillet Method.
  • Brown chicken in 5 tsp of olive oil until juices run clear, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Combine the warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soya sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, and 5 spice powder and mix until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour over chicken and simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 min or until tender. Turn occasionally.
  • Mix cornstarch and cold water, add to skillet gradually and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Oven Method.
  • Brown chicken thighs in olive oil until juices run clear. Arrange chicken thighs in casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, mix together the warm water, brown sugar, orange juice, soya sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder until sugar melted.
  • Mix cornstarch and water, add to liquid and heat to boiling.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 40 min or until juices run clear.
  • Baking time may depend on the size of the thighs.