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.

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.

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Recipe

4.52 from 25 votes

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. 

Prep: 2 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total : 20 mins

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serves: 6

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

• Pat the chicken dry and trim any fat if preferred.
• In a small bowl bowl whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, allspice, garlic and brown sugar. Set aside.
• 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.
• Remove thighs from skillet and serve.

Tips & 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

Serving: 1thigh Calories: 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 22g (44%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Cholesterol: 107mg (36%) Sodium: 382mg (17%) Potassium: 292mg (8%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 25IU (1%) Vitamin C: 0.3mg Calcium: 12mg (1%) Iron: 1.1mg (6%)

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Asian

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