Ultimate Sticky Garlic Soy Chicken
A bold, sticky, garlicky soy-glazed chicken dish made with juicy chicken thighs, caramelized glaze, and simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2–1 tablespoon grated ginger (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (about 15 grinds)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (~1.75 lbs)
- 1/2 tablespoon oil for cooking
- Optional: sliced green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger (optional), black pepper, and oil to make the marinade.
- Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish or bag and pour marinade over. Marinate 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Heat a skillet over medium and add 1/2 tablespoon oil. Cook chicken in batches 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Pour leftover marinade into skillet and boil 2–3 minutes until thickened into a glossy glaze.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat in sticky glaze.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
Boil leftover marinade to make it safe and create a sticky glaze. Cook chicken over medium heat to avoid burning sugar.
Find it online: https://www.lylyrecipes.com/sticky-garlic-soy-chicken/