Description
This Honey Soy Glazed Chicken recipe delivers perfectly crispy chicken thighs coated in a luscious, sticky glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, flavorful meal ideal for busy weeknights, served best over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 10 chicken thighs
- ¼ cup potato starch
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (for frying)
For the Honey Soy Glaze:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 inch ginger, grated
To Serve:
- Steamed rice
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Coating: On a plate, combine potato starch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Lightly dredge each chicken thigh in this mixture, ensuring an even coating. Tap off any excess starch to avoid clumping during cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil. Place the chicken thighs in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, approximately 6 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Mix the Glaze: In a bowl, grate the garlic and ginger finely. Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Simmer the Glaze: Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Coat the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and toss them in the thickened glaze. Cook together for another 3 minutes to ensure the chicken is fully coated with the sticky, glossy sauce.
- Serve: Plate the glazed chicken thighs over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the chicken thighs evenly in a single layer to achieve a crispy crust.
- Use freshly grated garlic and ginger for the best aromatic flavor in the glaze.
- If preferred, substitute mirin with a sweet rice wine or add a small amount of sugar to balance acidity.
- Adjust the salt depending on the saltiness of your soy sauce.
- To reduce cooking time, boneless chicken thighs can be used but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Honey Soy Chicken, Glazed Chicken Thighs, Quick Dinner, Sticky Chicken, Asian Inspired Chicken, Honey Soy Glaze
