Crispy Soy Garlic Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs double-fried until glossy-crispy, finished with a garlicky soy glaze that clings to every edge. Total time under 20 minutes with a shortcut technique.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge each thigh in flour, shaking off excess. Set aside on a clean plate.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles instantly (~2 minutes).
- 4
Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, minced garlic, and sugar until sugar dissolves completely.
- 6
Toss warm chicken in the soy-garlic glaze until every piece is coated. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- tongs
- shallow plate or dish for flour
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