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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a simple, flavorful dish that combines the rich, savory taste of soy sauce with the aromatic punch of garlic. This easy-to-make recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend, then cooked to perfection. It’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, packed with bold flavors that everyone will love. Plus, chicken thighs are naturally more forgiving when it comes to cooking, offering a juicy, tender bite every time.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

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 seperated
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • Sauce
  • 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
  • Green onion green part
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • SOY GARLIC CHICKEN SAUCE: combine all the sauce ingredients 1/2 cup chicken stock (or sub with water and chicken bouillon), 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, mix then set aside.
  • CHICKEN: Dry the boneless skinless chicken thighs with a paper towel.
  • Mix the potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on a large plate.
  • Lightly coat the chicken thighs on both sides.
  • Heat enough neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • 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.
  • SAUCE: In the same pan, add the minced garlic, the white part of the green onion, and red chili flakes and saute for 3 minutes until the garlic is golden brown.
  • Add the sauce to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and covered with the glossy sauce.
  • Serve it with your favorite veggies and steamed rice.

Notes

  • Make sure everything is prepped and ready before cooking. This comes together quickly. It makes everything go smoother.  
  • LIGHTLY bread the chicken. You don't want chicken to be heavily breaded. The breading is to create a nice light crust.  
  • Double the recipe of the sauce. The sauce is a great sauce throughout the week. I like to make it ahead of time and just get the sauce out from the fridge when I am ready to cook with it.  
  • If you don't want to pan-fry, simply air fry or bake the chicken until crispy and add the crispy chicken to the sauce.