Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A fast, tasty, and easy recipe for juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory garlic soy sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp potato starch Helps achieve a crisp coating
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp neutral oil for pan frying
- 8 cloves garlic (minced) Mince small for even cooking
- 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes Adjust for spice preference
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water & chicken bouillon)
- 3 tbsp honey Reduce for less sweetness
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce Adds color and depth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Garnish
- Green onion (green part)
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine all the sauce ingredients: chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix then set aside.
- Dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel.
- Mix the potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on a large plate. Lightly coat the chicken thighs on both sides.
Cooking
- Heat enough neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the minced garlic, the white part of the green onion, and red chili flakes and sauté for 3 minutes until the garlic is golden brown.
- Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened. Add the chicken back to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and covered with the glossy sauce.
Notes
For a quick weeknight meal, serve hot over steamed rice with vegetables. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.