Sweet Soy Glazed Chicken

Ingredients:

• 0.5 cup sweet soy glaze (such as Kikkoman)
• 2 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 8 chicken thighs with skin and bones (about 1 kg)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 6 cups chopped vegetables, such as broccoli florets, red bell peppers, and/or carrots (about 400 g)
• Cooked white rice, for serving

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 230°C. Mix the soy glaze with rice vinegar and garlic. Divide the sauce between 2 small bowls and add 2 tablespoons of water to one bowl.
2. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 4 minutes more. Pour the soy glaze over the chicken. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the vegetables with 2 tablespoons of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the remaining soy glaze.
4. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the remaining soy glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with vegetables and rice.