Soy Garlic Chicken
This Soy Garlic Chicken is one of the recipe that you can prepare less than 30 minutes right in your own kitchen. The crispy chicken skin is just so addictive (I challenge you not to nibble on it while you make the sauce!) and the gloriously glossy honey and garlic sauce has so much flavour.
A super EASY recipe that makes juicy and savory Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken every time, the glaze is finger-licking good and super addicting that will get you craving for seconds.
Seared chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful soy and garlic glaze and served over rice for an outstanding Asian-inspired meal.
Looking for more Asian inspired chicken dishes?
- Mongolian Chicken
- Easy Garlic Hoisin Chicken
- Dragon Chicken
- Thai Cashew Chicken
- Thai Panang Curry
- Mango Chicken
- Char Siu Chicken Roast
Can You Make with Other Parts of Chicken?
Yes, this recipe will work well with chicken drumsticks or wings too.
Can You Cook the Chicken In an Air Fryer?
In short, yes, you can do it. Though I much prefer cook in a stove top in oil because it tastes better and feels less dried. Depending on the chicken you are using, the coking time may vary. Keep an eye out to prevent the skin from burning.
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Storage
For the Soy Garlic Chicken: Transfer the leftover chicken to an airtight container and spoon any glaze from the bottom of the skillet over the top. The chicken should be reheated gently in the microwave and consumed within 3 to 4 days.
Seared chicken thighs are coated in a flavorful soy and garlic glaze.
- 1.5 pound chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoon honey
- spring onion (for garnish)
- oil (for cooking)
Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat.
Place cornstarch in a plate. Coat both sides of each piece of chicken in cornstarch, shaking off the excess.
Add the chicken skin side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
Using the same pan over low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and honey then stirring continuously until it thickens slightly to a glaze-like consistency. Return the chicken back to the pan and spoon the glaze over the top. Remove from the heat and garnish with green onions.
Slice and serve over cooked rice.
- Crispy chicken skin: don’t be tempted to cover the chicken as it rests otherwise the skin might not stay crispy.
- Serving suggestion: you can swap the rice for any noodles of your choice, if you prefer.
