Description
Savor the rich flavors of Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs, a dish that combines tender chicken with a savory soy-garlic glaze. This quick and simple recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With only one pan needed, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your meal. Serve it alongside steamed rice or vibrant vegetables for a complete dinner that delights the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp potato starch
- 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 minced garlic
- 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water and chicken bouillon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch; mix well and set aside.
- Pat chicken thighs dry, then coat both sides in a mixture of potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large frying pan, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken thighs for about 7 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from pan.
- Sauté minced garlic, white parts of green onion, and chili flakes in the same pan until garlic is golden.
- Add the sauce mixture to the pan; cook until thickened before returning the chicken to coat in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg