Ingredients
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Before you start cooking, gather these ingredients to ensure a seamless cooking process:
- 5 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp extra soy sauce
- 1 tsp five spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped scallion
Instructions
Creating the perfect Soy Glazed Chicken is easy when you follow these simple steps:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure they crisp up nicely when frying.
- Coat the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Coat each chicken thigh evenly with the mixture, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same pan, melt the unsalted butter and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan. This enhances the flavor of the sauce.
- Mix the sauce ingredients (honey, soy sauce, extra soy sauce, five spice powder, and grated garlic) until smooth, then pour into the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze the Chicken:
- Return the chicken to the pan, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated in the glaze.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Slice the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with rice and vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!
- Cook Time: 300
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 25g