Pan-Fried Soy Sauce Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 skin-on boneless chicken thighs (About 8.5 oz total)
• salt and pepper (To taste)
• 1 tbsp plain flour (For lightly coating the skin side)
• 1 tbsp oil (For pan-frying)
• 2 tbsp garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp sugar (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp water (For the sauce)
• rice (To serve; quantity not specified)
• vegetables (Favorite vegetables, to serve; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Lightly dust or coat only the skin side with plain flour.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, water, and sugar to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a pan. Place the chicken skin-side down and pan-fry for 3–4 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy.

4. 4

   Turn the chicken and pan-fry the other side for 3–4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.

6. 6

   Pour in the prepared sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

7. 7

   Slice the chicken and serve with rice and your favorite vegetables. Drizzle the extra sauce over the top.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact pan temperature, chicken internal temperature, or quantities of rice and vegetables. The video describes this as an easy 20-minute recipe.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• pan-fried
• chicken
• quick meal
• East Asian-inspired