Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

By: CALVIN ROURKE

Published: October 13, 2025

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Why Make This Recipe

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs is a simple yet flavorful dish. It combines the savory taste of soy sauce with the sweetness of honey and the rich aroma of garlic. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, chicken thighs are juicy and tender, making them a great choice for this dish.

How to Make Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

  • Chicken:

    • 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
    • 3 tbsp potato starch
    • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 3 tbsp neutral oil for pan frying
    • 8 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
    • 1 tsp red chili flakes

  • Sauce:

    • 1/2 cup chicken stock (or substitute with water and chicken bouillon)
    • 3 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • Garnish:

    • Green onion (green part)
    • Sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. Soy Garlic Chicken Sauce: In a bowl, combine the chicken stock, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.

  2. Chicken: Dry the chicken thighs using a paper towel. On a large plate, mix the potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly coat both sides of the chicken thighs with the mixture.

  3. Heat enough neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and fry for about 7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

  4. Sauce: In the same pan, add the minced garlic, the white part of the green onion, and the red chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute or until it thickens.

  5. Add the chicken back to the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes until the chicken is completely cooked and well-coated with the glossy sauce. Serve with your favorite veggies and steamed rice.

How to Serve Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Serve Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs hot, garnished with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Accompany it with a side of steamed rice and your choice of vegetables. This dish is great for a cozy family dinner or as part of a larger spread during gatherings.

How to Store Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

To store leftovers, let the chicken cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Tips to Make Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

  • Make sure to dry the chicken well before coating it for a better crunch.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less red chili flakes.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.

Variation

You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if you prefer. Just be mindful that cooking time may vary. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the pan for a one-pan meal.

FAQs

1. Can I use bone-in chicken for this recipe?
Yes, you can use bone-in chicken thighs, but you will need to adjust the cooking time to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked.

2. What can I substitute for honey?
You can use maple syrup or agave nectar if you’re looking for a different sweetener.

3. Is this recipe gluten-free?
To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and ensure your soy sauce is gluten-free.

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Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

A simple yet flavorful dish combining savory soy sauce, honey sweetness, and aromatic garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
  • By: Calvin Rourke
  • Category: DINNER
  • Difficulty: Not specified
  • Cuisine: Not specified
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Dietary: None

Ingredients

  • 01 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 02 3 tbsp potato starch
  • 03 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 04 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 05 1/2 tsp salt
  • 06 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 07 3 tbsp neutral oil for pan frying
  • 08 8 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 09 2 stalks green onion (green and white parts separated)
  • 10 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 11 1/2 cup chicken stock (or substitute with water and chicken bouillon)
  • 12 3 tbsp honey
  • 13 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 14 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 15 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 16 Green onion (green part) for garnish
  • 17 Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Step 01

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

Step 02

2. Dry the chicken thighs using a paper towel. Mix potato starch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on a large plate. Lightly coat both sides of the chicken thighs with the mixture.

Step 03

3. Heat enough neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom. Add chicken thighs and fry for about 7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 04

4. In the same pan, add minced garlic, the white part of green onion, and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes until garlic turns golden brown. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute or until it thickens.

Step 05

5. Add the chicken back to the pan. Cook for 5 more minutes until chicken is completely cooked and well-coated with the glossy sauce.

Step 06

6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onion and sesame seeds, with steamed rice and your choice of vegetables.