Soy Garlic Thighs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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Four chicken thighs without bones
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Two teaspoons of salt (roughly 1/2 teaspoon for each piece)
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One teaspoon of ground black pepper
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A third of a cup of cornstarch
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Cooking oil
→ For the Soy Garlic Glaze
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A tablespoon of oyster sauce
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Two tablespoons of honey
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Three tablespoons of soy sauce
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Four garlic cloves, finely chopped
→ For Serving
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Steamed white rice
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Optional sesame seeds for garnish
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Green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and minced garlic until smooth. Put this mixture to the side.
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Use paper towels to pat the chicken thighs dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Dust each piece lightly with cornstarch to make them crispy after cooking.
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Add a little oil to a big non-stick pan and heat it over medium-high heat. If the thighs have skin, place them skin-side down first. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until they turn golden and crisp up. Flip them over and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Take the chicken out of the pan and set them aside for a moment.
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Pour the sauce mixture right into the same pan. Let it cook for around 30 seconds until it starts to thicken slightly.
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Add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Coat each piece well in the glaze by turning them over. Let them cook for about a minute on each side, so the sauce caramelizes and gives the chicken a glossy, sticky finish.
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Serve the glazed chicken on top of hot rice. You can sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top if you like.
# Notes:
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For a kick of heat, mix a teaspoon of sriracha or a dash of red chili flakes into the glaze.