Garlic Soy Chicken

This Garlic Soy Chicken proves how a simple Asian inspired glaze can turn simple boring chicken thighs into delicious, super flavorful, tender chicken thighs that will be the star of your dinner. 

I can go out on a limb and say that this is probably my favorite chicken recipe, not only because it’s super simple requiring only a handful of ingredients, but because chicken thighs are my favorite part of the chicken because of the juiciness.

So on a super hot day like today, I don’t mind turning on my cooktop and making this chicken and in 20 minutes I’m done. Because it’s hot in my kitchen. We moved to our new house and while I love everything about it, I don’t love the fact that there’s no AC yet, and even as I speak (or type) to you, there are 80 degrees in my kitchen and trust me, that’s hot.

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But a girl’s got to eat and when take out or skip the dishes is no longer an option, what’s a girl to do? Yes, I’m sad to say that in my new and beautiful neighbourhood there is no skip the dishes, which makes me super sad.

But I’m a food blogger, for crying out loud. I don’t need skip the dishes. I have my skills. Cooking skills that is. Mad cooking skills.

However, no mad cooking skills required for this amazing garlic soy chicken recipe. With a handful of ingredients, ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. If you don’t, why are you reading a food blog. Just kidding! Or am I?

Anywho, this is the best garlic soy chicken recipe, so give it a try because it only takes 20 minutes and if you come back in a couple days I’ll show you how to make that fried rice to go with it.

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #cravinghomecooked on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with!

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Garlic Soy Chicken

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This Garlic Soy Chicken proves how a simple Asian inspired glaze can turn simple boring chicken thighs into delicious, super flavorful, tender chicken thighs that will be the star of your dinner. 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 6

Calories: 175 kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless (about 6 thighs)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
• 1/4 tsp dark soy sauce optional
• 1/4 tsp allspice ground
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and trim any fat if preferred.

2. In a small bowl bowl whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, allspice, garlic and brown sugar. Set aside.

3. In a skillet heat the olive oil and sesame oil. Add the chicken to the skillet. Using a brush, brush about half the soy sauce mixture over all the chicken pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes, flip over and brush with the remaining sauce. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, flip over and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes. Thighs should take a total of 14 to 18 minutes to be fully cooked.

4. Remove thighs from skillet and serve.

Recipe Notes

Partially frozen thighs can be used as well. Follow the instructions as specified, then place the skillet in the oven and finish cooking them for another 15 minutes at 375 F degrees.

 

Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used as well. If using flattened chicken cook for a total of 6 to 8 minutes, otherwise 8 to 12 minutes.

 

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

 

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Nutrition Facts

Garlic Soy Chicken

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 107mg 36%

Sodium 382mg 16%

Potassium 292mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Sugars 2g

Protein 22g 44%

Vitamin A 0.5%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 1.2%

Iron 5.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.