Garlic Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken
Garlic Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with a flavourful glaze that has garlic, soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder and more! Each bite is a delightful balance of savoury and sweet, and goes so well with rice that your family will be wolfing down the dish in no time!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, sugar and water. This will be the glaze for the chicken.Pro Tip: Taste as you go and adjust the amount of ingredients to your liking.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides and cook over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Then, set them aside.Pro Tip: To avoid hot oil spitting at you while cooking, pat dry your chicken thighs with a paper towel before frying.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the garlic soy sauce glaze. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
- Add back the chicken and coat it evenly. Let the chicken rest in the glaze for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- Transfer the garlic soy sauce glazed chicken to a serving platter and enjoy!
- Optional step: Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.