Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs
Quick and tasty chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory soy garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 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 of garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (sub: water & chicken bouillon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Garnish Ingredients
- to taste green onion (green part)
- to taste sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce
- Combine all the sauce ingredients: chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and 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.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat enough neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom.
- 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 on a plate.
Make the Sauce and Combine
- In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white part of the green onion, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 3 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown.
- Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and covered with the glossy sauce.
Serve
- Serve the chicken with your favorite veggies and steamed rice.
Notes
Make sure to dry the chicken well before coating it for a better crispy texture. Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.