Description
These Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are a delicious Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. The marinade infuses the chicken with savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic, creating a dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Thickening (optional):
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat a skillet, cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Thicken Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade in the skillet, add cornstarch slurry if desired, and cook until thickened.
- Coat Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Pair with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- For extra crispiness, sear the thighs in a cast iron pan.
- You can use chicken breasts instead, adjusting the cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
