Description

These Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a quick, flavorful dish that’s sure to impress! With a crispy, light breading and a delicious soy garlic sauce, this recipe is perfect for a fast and easy dinner. Made in just one pan, the chicken is cooked to perfection and coated with a rich, glossy sauce that’s slightly sweet, savory, and spicy. Whether served with rice or veggies, this recipe is a must-try!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

3 tablespoons potato starch

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons neutral oil (for pan frying)

8 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

For the Sauce:

½ cup chicken stock (or substitute with water & chicken bouillon)

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

For Garnish (optional):

Green onion (green part)

Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Make the Soy Garlic Sauce:
Combine all sauce ingredients: ½ cup chicken stock, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare the Chicken:
Dry the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a paper towel. On a large plate, mix potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat the chicken thighs on both sides with the flour mixture.

Cook the Chicken:
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.

Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white part of the green onion, and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown. Add the sauce mixture and cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens.

Combine and Serve:
Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and coated with the glossy sauce.
Serve with your favorite veggies and steamed rice.

Notes

Prep Everything in Advance: This recipe comes together quickly, so having everything prepped before cooking makes the process smoother.

Lightly Bread the Chicken: You want a light crust, not heavy breading. This creates the perfect texture while still allowing the chicken to stay tender.

Make Extra Sauce: The sauce is delicious and can be made in advance. It keeps well in the fridge and can be used throughout the week.

Alternate Cooking Methods: If you don’t want to pan-fry the chicken, you can air fry or bake it until crispy, then add the crispy chicken to the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main course