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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs (One-Pan Weeknight Favorite)

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs (One-Pan Weeknight Favorite)
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These Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are 10/10 delicious and incredibly simple to make. Lightly coated for a delicate crisp, pan-fried until golden, then tossed in a glossy soy-garlic-honey sauce — all in one pan. This recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for weeknight dinners served with rice and vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 3 tablespoons potato starch

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil (for pan frying)

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 green onions (green and white parts separated)

  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken stock
    (or water + chicken bouillon)

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Garnish (Optional)

  • Green onion (green parts only)

  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce
    In a bowl, combine the chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.

  2. Prepare the chicken
    Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

  3. Lightly bread the chicken
    On a large plate, mix the potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat the chicken thighs on both sides.

  4. Pan-fry
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for about 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.

  5. Cook aromatics
    In the same pan, add the minced garlic, white parts of the green onions, and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden.

  6. Add sauce
    Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring until thickened.

  7. Finish the dish
    Return the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, turning to coat evenly in the glossy sauce until fully cooked.

  8. Serve
    Garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • Prep everything first — this recipe moves quickly once cooking starts.

  • Light breading is key; too much coating will overpower the sauce.

  • Dark soy sauce adds color and depth, but regular soy sauce can be used if needed.

  • Double the sauce if you love extra for rice or vegetables.

  • Alternative cooking methods: Air fry or bake the chicken until crispy, then toss with the sauce.

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