Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs (Print Version)
Juicy chicken thighs with a caramelized, sweet-savory glaze. Tossed together in just 20 minutes for a quick and tasty meal over rice.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
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Cornstarch, 1/3 cup
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4 pieces of chicken thighs, boneless
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1 tsp black pepper
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A drizzle of any cooking oil
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Salt, 2 tsp (roughly 1/2 tsp per piece)
→ Soy Garlic Sauce
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Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp
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4 minced garlic cloves
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Honey, 2 tbsp
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3 tbsp soy sauce
→ Toppings and Sides
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Steamed white rice
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Chopped green onions (optional)
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Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Combine the honey, garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a small bowl. Stir until it all blends together. Set aside for later use.
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Grab paper towels to pat the chicken thighs completely dry. Sprinkle each side with pepper and salt, then dust on enough cornstarch so they're nicely covered.
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Heat a bit of oil in a big non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Put the chicken down (skin side first if it has skin) and cook for 4–5 minutes until you get that nice golden look. Flip them over and cook the other side the same way. Take the chicken off the pan for now.
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Put the bowl of prepared glaze into the pan. Let it cook for around 30 seconds, giving it time to thicken up just a little.
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Pop the chicken back in the skillet. Flip each piece in the sauce so it's all coated nicely. Cook for a minute on each side to let the glaze stick and get shiny.
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Lay the chicken over a bed of warm white rice. Sprinkle on sesame seeds or green onions if you're feeling fancy.
# Helpful Notes:
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Want it spicy? Add some sriracha or a pinch of chili flakes to the mix.