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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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These Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a deliciously flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a crispy cornstarch crust and tossed in a savory soy-garlic-honey sauce. Perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection and served over steamed white rice, this quick and satisfying recipe is great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

For Serving and Garnish

  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Dredge each thigh thoroughly in cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
  2. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place coated chicken thighs carefully into the hot oil. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Drain Excess Oil: Remove chicken from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Pour out most of the oil from the skillet, leaving only a thin coating.
  5. Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the soy garlic sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Coat Chicken: Return chicken thighs to the skillet and toss well to coat them evenly with the sauce. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes so the sauce clings to the chicken.
  7. Serve: Serve the soy garlic chicken immediately over cooked white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Dredging in cornstarch creates a nice crispy crust on the chicken when pan-fried.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the honey quantity to your taste.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce ingredients.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a balanced meal.

Keywords: soy garlic chicken, chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, pan-fried chicken, asian chicken, honey garlic sauce

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