Description
Soy garlic chicken thighs deliver bold Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate with savory, umami-rich notes. Marinated in a simple blend of soy sauce, garlic, and seasonings, this dish promises a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) black pepper
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) cornstarch
Sauce and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for cooking
Serving Optional Garnishes:
- Cooked white rice
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and minced garlic in a small bowl until thoroughly blended. Set mixture aside for later use.
- Meticulously dry chicken thighs using paper towels, then generously season both surfaces with salt and pepper. Delicately dust each thigh with cornstarch to enhance crispiness.
- Warm a drizzle of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, reaching approximately 375°F. Carefully position chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown crust.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring even browning and thorough cooking. Transfer chicken to a separate plate once completed.
- Without cleaning the pan, pour prepared sauce into the same skillet. Allow liquid to simmer for roughly 30 seconds, watching it thicken and develop a glossy consistency.
- Gently reintroduce chicken to the pan, rotating each piece to ensure complete sauce coverage. Cook for approximately 1 minute per side, allowing the glaze to caramelize and create a luxurious, sticky exterior.
- Transfer chicken onto a bed of steaming white rice. Optional: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Dust chicken with cornstarch for an incredibly crispy exterior that seals in juicy meat and creates a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio to control sweetness and saltiness, ensuring a personalized flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
- Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener, and serve over cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly version of the dish.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing both safety and optimal tenderness without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg