Description
Soy garlic chicken thighs deliver bold Korean-inspired flavors that dance across your palate with irresistible complexity. Crispy, caramelized edges and juicy meat promise a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
Marinade and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) sesame seeds
Serving Suggestions:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked rice
- Fresh broccoli or green vegetables
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and optional ginger in a mixing bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Transfer chicken thighs into a sealed container or plastic bag, thoroughly coating each piece with the prepared marinade. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable and sesame oils over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from marinade and place in hot pan.
- Cook chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side, ensuring golden brown caramelization and internal temperature reaches 165°F. The exterior should develop a rich, glossy appearance.
- Pour reserved marinade into the same skillet, allowing it to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, creating a luxurious sauce with concentrated flavors.
- While sauce reduces, quickly steam or sauté accompanying green vegetables until tender and vibrant.
- Plate the chicken over steamed rice, generously drizzle with reduced sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds. Arrange vegetables alongside for a complete, appetizing meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken overnight in the refrigerator for deeper, more intense taste profiles.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for alternative sweetener options that work perfectly for vegan or specific dietary needs.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt intake and create a healthier version of this delectable dish without compromising on taste.
- Pat chicken thighs dry before cooking to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in all those incredible garlic and soy flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg