Soy Garlic Fried Chicken with Rice & Egg
Crispy-outside, tender chicken coated in a glossy soy-garlic glaze that tastes like Seoul street food. Served over steamed rice with a fried egg—complete weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin-on
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin or honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 whole eggs
- 1.5 cups steamed white rice
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 2
Sear chicken skin-side down 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 4 more minutes until cooked through.
- 3
Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, mirin, and vinegar in a small bowl.
- 4
Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat, cooking for 2 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
- 5
Transfer chicken to a plate. Crack both eggs into the skillet and fry until whites set but yolks still jiggle.
- 6
Serve chicken and fried egg over steamed rice. Drizzle any pan sauce over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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