Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy pan-fried chicken thighs coated in a savory soy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 5 pieces boneless chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- Start by making the soy garlic sauce. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine dark soy sauce, water, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, light brown sugar, black pepper, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Take out your chicken thighs and pat dry on both sides with a paper towel.
- In a shallow large plate, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat one chicken thigh at a time in the dry mixture, ensuring both sides are covered.
- Heat around 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Place the chicken in an even layer onto the heated pan.
- Cook one side for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns crispy, then flip and let the other side also turn crispy.
- Pour the soy garlic sauce over the chicken, adjusting the amount to taste. Let it simmer with the chicken until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, around 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken while simmering to coat both sides.
- Serve the soy garlic pan-fried chicken thighs over fresh, hot white rice with a side of broccoli. Eat and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
