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soy and garlic chicken

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs (20 minute Recipe)

Perfectly crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, garlicky soy glaze—this dish is a weeknight winner. Serve it over fluffy white rice, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, asian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken:
  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon per thigh
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
Soy Garlic Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 4 garlic cloves minced

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  2. Prep the chicken – Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat with cornstarch for that extra crispy finish.
  3. Sear to perfection – Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping as needed, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Glaze it up – Pour the sauce into the same pan and let it simmer for 30 seconds until slightly thickened.
  5. Finish cooking – Add the chicken back in, flipping for about 1 minute per side to coat in the glaze. Let the sauce caramelize slightly for that sticky, glossy finish.
  6. Serve & enjoy – Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over hot rice and enjoy every bite!
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