How to make chicken soy garlic sauce?

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor (or chicken bouillon powder) until well combined. This mixture will be the base for your Soy Garlic Sauce.

What does garlic soy taste like?

Soy garlic is a combination of savory, salty, and slightly sweet flavors with a prominent garlic taste. The garlic adds a pungent and fragrant flavor to the soy sauce, while the soy sauce adds a salty and umami-rich taste. Together, they create a delicious flavor profile that is often used in many Asian dishes, including chicken and other meats. The sweetness in soy garlic sauce can come from various sources, including honey or sugar, which helps to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce and the pungency of the garlic. Additionally, some recipes may include other ingredients, such as rice vinegar or dark soy sauce, to add depth and complexity to the flavor.

How long can you marinate chicken in soy sauce?

The length of time you can marinate chicken in soy sauce depends on the type of soy sauce used and the recipe you are following. In general, marinating chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes to 2 hours can enhance the flavor and tenderize the meat, but marinating for too long can result in the chicken becoming overly salty and mushy. If you are using regular soy sauce, which is high in sodium, it is recommended to marinate the chicken for no more than 2 hours. However, if you are using a low-sodium or light soy sauce, you can marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours without it becoming too salty. It's important to note that if your marinade contains acidic ingredients, such as vinegar or citrus juice, marinating the chicken for too long can result in the meat becoming tough or mushy. So, always refer to your recipe for the recommended marinating time and ingredients, and adjust as needed based on the type of soy sauce and other ingredients used.

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

Name: Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: Chicken; 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless; 3 tbsp potato starch; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 3 tbsp grapeseed oil for frying; 2 tbsp butter; 5 cloves of garlic; 1 tbsp red chili flakes; Sauce; ½ cup water; 3 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp dark soy; 1 tsp better than bouillon chicken flavor; Garnish; Cilantro

Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs

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If you love easy chicken recipes then you will love these Spicy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs. They are 10 out 10 delicious and super easy to make. Everything can be done in one pan. Lightly bread with potato starch, these chicken pieces are inherently gluten free. Pan fry the chicken pieces, add the sauce and let it thicken and that’s it.

The sauce for Spicy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs are perfectly well balanced and the ingredients are simple you will already probably already have it all in your pantry.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2-4

Ingredients

Chicken

2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless

3 tbsp potato starch

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

3 tbsp grapeseed oil for frying

2 tbsp butter

5 cloves of garlic

1 tbsp red chili flakes

Sauce

1/2 cup water

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp dark soy

1 tsp better than bouillon chicken flavor

Garnish

Cilantro

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Instructions

SAUCE: combine all the sauce ingredients water, honey, rice vinegar, dark soy, and better than bouillon then set aside.
CHICKEN: Cut your boneless skinless chicken thighs vertically in half and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the potato starch, garlic powder, salt, and white pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Heat enough grapeseed oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Remove some of the oil. Only leave 1 tbsp of oil in the pan.
Add the butter, garlic, and red chili flakes and saute for 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Return the chicken to the pan and coat it evenly with the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.