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Soy garlic glazed chicken sliced and served over white rice with steamed bok choy on a ceramic plate. The chicken is coated in a glossy sweet and savory soy-based glaze and topped with toasted sesame seeds for texture and flavor.
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Soy Garlic Glazed Chicken

Crispy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and savory soy garlic sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Watch me make Soy Garlic Glazed Chicken
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Better Than Takeout, Crispy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Quick Recipe, Soy Garlic Chicken, Sticky Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs see note 1

Dredging Mixture:

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
  • 2 tbsp water

Optional Garnish:

  • Steamed greens
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with a little salt, then coat it evenly in the cornstarch, garlic powder, and pepper mixture.
  • Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, lower the heat and add soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and water. Stir and bring it to a simmer.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened and glossy.
  • Toss the crispy chicken back into the pan and coat with the sauce until everything’s well glazed.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice and greens. Garnish with sesame seeds if you like.

Notes

(1) I used around 8 ounces of chicken thigh, breast also works too!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g