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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a quick and flavorful dish that will become a favorite in your household. This one-pan recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a savory soy-garlic glaze, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners with friends. The lightly breaded chicken is cooked to golden perfection, while the sauce adds an irresistible shine and flavor that everyone will love. Paired with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables, this dish offers a satisfying meal that’s both easy to prepare and deliciously comforting.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 (sub: water & chicken bouillon)
  • 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

  1. Prepare the sauce by combining chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  2. Dry the chicken thighs thoroughly and coat them with a mixture of potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 7 minutes each side). Set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, white parts of green onion, and red chili flakes for about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until it thickens slightly (about 1 minute). Return the fried chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until fully coated in sauce.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (140g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg