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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

A quick and delicious dish featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a savory sauce with a hint of garlic, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

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 of garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks green onion, green and white parts separated
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (or 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  3. On a large plate, mix potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat both sides of the chicken thighs.
Cooking
  1. In a large frying pan, heat enough neutral oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
Serving
  1. Dish it up with your favorite veggies and steamed rice!

Notes

For a new twist, swap honey for maple syrup or add a splash of orange juice. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and flour.