Description

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs is a quick, one-pan recipe that features lightly breaded, pan-fried chicken coated in a glossy garlic-soy sauce. It’s savory, sweet, and perfectly balanced for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

3 tablespoons potato starch

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons neutral oil for pan-frying

8 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks green onion, white and green parts separated

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

Sauce:

½ cup chicken stock (or water + chicken bouillon)

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

Garnish:

Green onion tops

Sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
On a plate, combine potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat each chicken thigh on both sides.
Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken thighs and pan-fry for about 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, white parts of green onion, and red chili flakes for 3 minutes until garlic turns golden.
Pour in the sauce and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
Return chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, spooning sauce over to coat evenly.
Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice and veggies.

Notes

Add extra chili flakes or sriracha for more heat.
Substitute potato starch with cornstarch or use panko for crunch.
Air-fry or bake for a lighter preparation.
Add sesame oil or cilantro for extra aroma and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Frying
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
Calories: 360
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 110mg