Crispy Soy Garlic Fried Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs coated in a light, crispy crust and glazed with a glossy soy-garlic reduction. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds and green onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry and cut into 2-inch pieces if very large. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat 0.5 cup neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, fry chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- 4
Pour off all but 1 tbsp oil from the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Bring to a bubble and cook 1 minute until syrupy.
- 6
Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze, 30 seconds. Plate and top with sesame seeds and green onion.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
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