Ginger‑Soy Chicken Provencal

Ingredients

• 2 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (2 minutes).

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, herbes de Provence, black pepper, and water, scraping up any browned bits.

5. 5

   Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 20 minutes until the meat is tender and cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve the chicken thighs with the pan sauce spooned over the top.