🥢 Sweet & Spicy Soy-Ginger Glaze / Marinade

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
  
  
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
  
  
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  
  
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  
  
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
  
  
• 2 tbsp chili sauce (e.g., sriracha or sambal oelek)
  
  
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  
  
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
  
  
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
  
  
• 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
  
  

🍳 Instructions

To Make as a Sauce or Glaze:

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili sauce, red pepper flakes, and chicken stock.
   
   
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
   
   
4. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce.
   
   
5. Continue simmering for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
   
   
6. Use immediately as a glaze, stir-fry sauce, or drizzle—or store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
   
   

To Use as a Marinade:

1. Mix all ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
   
   
2. Pour over chicken thighs in a sealed bag or container.
   
   
3. Marinate for 30–60 minutes (shorter if chicken is pre-brined).
   
   
4. Remove chicken and cook as desired: grill, roast, or pan-fry.
   
   

🍽️ Pro Tips

• Add 1 tsp sesame oil for nutty aroma.
  
  
• For sweeter sauce, increase brown sugar to 3 tbsp.
  
  
• For a thicker glaze, reduce sauce for a few more minutes before adding slurry.