Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Asian Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Ingredients

  • 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 (or water and 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
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Instructions

  1. Make the sauce by mixing chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel.
  3. On a plate, mix potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Coat chicken thighs in the dry mix.
  5. Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Fry chicken thighs until golden brown, about 7 minutes per side.
  7. Remove chicken and set aside to rest.
  8. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, white onion, and chili flakes for 3 minutes.
  9. Add the pre-mixed sauce and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
  10. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it; cook 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  11. Serve with rice and veggies; garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

  1. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or stock to loosen it.