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Crispy Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy crispy soy sauce chicken with a sticky, flavorful glaze that delivers juicy meat and perfectly crisp skin. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on), about 2 pounds (900 grams)
  • ½ cup soy sauce (120 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lightly coat each piece with 1 tablespoon cornstarch evenly distributed over all pieces. (10 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons honey until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add chicken thighs skin side down and cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes. (12 minutes)
  4. Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken in the skillet, coating each piece. Transfer skillet or chicken and glaze to an oven-safe dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, spooning glaze over chicken halfway through. (20 minutes)
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly before coating with cornstarch to ensure crispy skin. Avoid crowding the pan during pan-frying to prevent steaming. Watch glaze carefully near the end to avoid burning; add a splash of water if glaze thickens too much. Chicken should reach internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For heat, add red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce to glaze.

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