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Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

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An easy and flavorful recipe for soy garlic chicken thighs that transforms any weeknight dinner into an extraordinary meal.

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 substitute with water and chicken bouillon)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Garnish: green onion (green part), sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix the chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch, then set aside.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. On a large plate, combine the potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat the chicken on both sides with this mixture.
  3. Fry the Chicken: In a large frying pan, heat enough neutral oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for about 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white parts of the green onion, and red chili flakes. Sauté for approximately 3 minutes, until the garlic turns golden brown.
  5. Add Sauce and Chicken: Pour the pre-prepared sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute until thickened. Return the chicken to the pan, cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and beautifully coated in the sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate and enjoy, ideally paired with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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