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Delicious soy garlic chicken thighs on a plate garnished with herbs

Soy Garlic Chicken

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory soy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp potato starch or additional cornstarch if unavailable
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onion separate white and green parts
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes optional for heat
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or water + chicken bouillon
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Green onion (green part) for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. On a large plate, combine potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat both sides of each thigh.
Cooking
  1. Warm a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add enough neutral oil to just cover the pan bottom.
  2. When oil shimmers, add the thighs. Fry about 7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate and reserve.
  3. In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white parts of the green onion, and red chili flakes. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring, until the garlic is lightly golden and fragrant.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook about 1 minute, stirring, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  5. Nestle the fried thighs back into the sauce and turn to coat. Simmer 4–5 minutes more until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and the sauce clings to the meat.
  6. Scatter sliced green onion and sesame seeds over the glazed chicken. Plate with steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. To reheat from fridge, warm chicken in a skillet over low heat with water or stock to loosen the sauce. For freezing, cool completely, then freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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