Description
Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-pan recipe is quick to prepare, allowing you to enjoy a scrumptious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. The harmonious blend of soy sauce, honey, and garlic creates a savory glaze that elevates the chicken’s natural flavors. Serve these thighs over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
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 garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and coat them with a mixture of potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; sauté minced garlic and green onion in the same pan until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until it thickens slightly. Return chicken to the pan to coat in the sauce.
- Serve alongside steamed rice or vegetables, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for an hour before cooking. Customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during cooking.