Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken thighs coated in a glossy soy-garlic sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main 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 garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks green onion, green and white parts separated
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water + chicken bouillon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- to taste Green onion (green part) for garnish
- to taste Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix and set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
Coating and Cooking
- On a large plate, mix potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat both sides of the chicken thighs.
- In a large frying pan, heat enough neutral oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom.
- Add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Making the Sauce
- In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white part of green onion, and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the garlic is golden brown.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute, or until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until it’s fully cooked and glossy.
- Dish it up with your favorite veggies and steamed rice!
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for about 3-4 days or freeze for about 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water to keep them juicy.