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Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Juicy one-pan chicken thighs glazed in a sticky, savory-sweet soy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin-on
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Soy Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken skin-side down in hot oil until golden. Flip briefly and remove.
  3. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Add soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to pan, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
  7. Uncover and spoon sauce over chicken until glossy.

Notes

Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.