Chicken Spareribs
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
Money-saving chicken thighs are the key to this twist on traditional Chinese pork spareribs. This dish, made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, tastes amazing and comes together fast, so it's the best of the best when it comes to dinner! This is a homemade Chinese takeout recipes with something for everyone.
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
What to Do
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup water, the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, and ginger; stir into chicken.
- Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining water. Stir into chicken and cook until sauce has thickened. Serve immediately.
Check This Out!
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Be sure to serve over a bed of white rice to soak up all that yummy, sticky sauce!
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Finish off this Asian-inspired meal with a plate of delicious Chinese Almond Rounds.
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KathieB
Aug 08, 2022
This is one of those recipes where you take the first bite and think, "Hmmm, I'm not sure about this." But then you take a second bite and suddenly you find yourself taking a second helping because it's pretty darn good. I would cut back on the sugar a bit the next time I make it, but there will definitely be a second time because all in all, it was really good.
lorilou1972 227652 6
Jun 26, 2018
Awesome! made this and cooked in crockpot... will defiantly make again!
Arichson 4963779
May 12, 2016
I made the sauce and threw the whole works in the crock pot for about five hours. Also threw in some red pepper flakes. Wow delicious!
Penni4473
Jan 03, 2016
This was a great, very easy recipe that used everything i had on hand. Dinner was super fast and a very pleasant surprise.
S48tal 8171427
Sep 30, 2014
Oh Wow! Terrific recipe! Everyone loves this and I've had many request for the recipe; I don't take credit, give all credit to "Mr. Food's Team"!!! The sauce is also great with 'mashed potatoes' :<) This is a keeper for sure! The 'sauce' is great even with turkey! Thanks so much for all your "tasty, easy, and affordable recipes"!!! Sincerely, 'little ole' Ohio cook'
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 01, 2014
Thank you for your comment. We're so glad to hear you love this recipe! :)
bault7 9930910
Jan 24, 2014
Looks great. But I'm on a diet, trying to lose weight. Can or will you post nutrition information with your recipes please.
Wahine
Sep 21, 2013
Love, love, love!!!! Easiest and best sauce I've ever made. Chicken is fork tender!! Definitely a BIG keeper!
stephaniewatkins17 1722783
Sep 18, 2013
Well, I had some thighs, this recipie sounds delicious! Can't wait to try.
roynbarbi 9975190
Jul 06, 2013
This is the best recipe ever! The bbq sauce is amazing. I found that just simmering for awhile helps the sauce thicken up, it gets raves from all the family and whoever I share it with. Will be having it tomorrow for lunch on a bun! Oh, yeah!
gwennie the pooh
Jul 03, 2013
We love this recipe. I have even made the sauce and poured it over pulled chicken. Served on a bun. Yummy. Thank you Mr. Food
Half Pint 13
Jun 16, 2013
Can't wait to try this one!!!! I will do it with noodles (my 3 yr old) loves noodles lol has anyone tried it this way? Will add a salad on the side .
auntiemyrtle 61297 27
Jun 10, 2013
I have made this recipe many times and we absolutely love it. I have not changed a thing. I love the idea to save and freeze the left over sauce to add to a soup.
jamiesway 5794490
Apr 26, 2013
Mind turned out way too thin. I did add a pinch of cinnamon. Next time: I will change to only 1/3 cup water. Will add 2 Tblsp. cornstarch. Hopefully, it will thicken. The sauce tastes great, and the chicken thighs are very tender.
Kuntry61 5171920
Jan 15, 2013
This is an exceptionally easy and great tasting dinner. I have fixed it for numerous different people and they all loved it.
levandoski812 2245 609
Nov 29, 2012
This recipe is realy good . I had leftover sauce , so I froze it to use when I make veggie soup. excellent !!!
kidsncanines 12010 28
Aug 28, 2012
This one was good. Served over white rice and my picky teenagers had seconds!
beachsquirrel 8716 971
Aug 27, 2012
This stuff is delicious! On the other hand you could put the sauce on a rubber tire and it would probably taste pretty good!
beachsquirrel 8716 971
Aug 26, 2012
The recipe does not call for red wine vinegar-it calls for apple cider vinegar.
beachsquirrel 8716 971
Aug 25, 2012
The recipe sounds tasty. But I'm wondering why the pieces of chicken in the photo appear so thin-were they pounded until they were thin?
POOKIE111 2218824
Aug 02, 2012
I made this dish several times, and everytime it is a big hit !
jlatham68 3297410
Jul 30, 2012
i've heard of turkey spareribs - but this has got to be tastier
klt1204 5241317
May 12, 2012
I have made this recipe for years. It is a favorite, although I first received it with apple juice as one of the ingredients. Now i guess i can make it without having apple juice on hand. Have had to give it out to friends.
klt1204 5241317
Feb 04, 2012
I have been making this recipe for years...Long before the internet. At that time it called for 1/4 cup of apple juice and 1/2 cup of water. Have made it for family and also for company and passed this recipe on. Wondered when I might see it online. First time !
bethcolon
Jan 17, 2012
I saw this recipe on TV and had to try it. Since then it is a must have in my home. Family absolutely loves it!! It is so cheap and easy and cures my craving for chinese food. I serve it with some fried rice and its the absolute comfort food. Plus you get to control what goes into it, instead of take out where there are so many additives.
grumpy
Jun 29, 2011
In answer to ghbseymour 5977839 and mlmccr. Some of the recipes are pretty well written, BUT others are very lacking on directions. Suggest you ask for the EXACT recipe the test kitchen used to try the food for the ammount ( and type ) of ingrediants. Then you get to improvise ( experioment ) with the recipe. I, for one love trying to adapt them to a LIVE FIRE GRILL.
ghbseymour 5977839
May 18, 2011
I had a hard time finding this recipe through WBOC. com Saw your video but ingredients and directions were not there. Also tried your website for Chicken spareribs, no results. Finally tried chicken thighs. Hard on the patience.
mlmccr
May 16, 2011
In list of ingredients /+ is used for the amount for water, soy sauce and ginger.
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