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Beige ceramic bowl filled with rice, sliced chives and Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
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Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thigh fillets, bone out and skin on
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • Sea salt flakes
  • 1 heaped tbsp of cornflour
  • Chopped chives or spring onion for garnish

Honey Soy Glaze

  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (*refer to recipe notes)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (or tomato ketchup for a non-spicy version)
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 40ml water

Suggested Side Dishes

  • Rice
  • Crispy Fried Eggs
  • Cucumber Salad

Instructions

  • Using a meat mallet, lightly pound the chicken thighs to an even thickness. Sprinkle with rice wine vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Massage the meat to coat it evenly, then dust with cornflour and massage again to ensure even coverage.
  • Prepare the honey soy glaze: In a small bowl, mix together all glaze ingredients and stir well until combined.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan and fry until golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken over and pour the prepared honey-soy glaze over the thighs, ensuring they are well-coated. Bring the glaze to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every few minutes until the sauce thickens to a sticky glaze.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing into thick pieces. Serve with steamed rice, and garnish with chopped chives or spring onions. For an added crunch, consider pairing with a cucumber salad or a crispy fried egg.