20-Min Soy Garlic Chicken Recipe—You'll CRAVE for More!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, and drumsticks are often cheaper.

Slice each chicken thigh about 1 inch apart without cutting all the way through.

Season the chicken with salt and white pepper on both sides.

Sprinkle a thin layer of cornstarch over the chicken on both sides and dust off the excess.

In a pan over medium-high heat, add about one tablespoon of oil and place the chicken skin side down.

Pan fry the chicken for about 4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the chicken and pan fry for another 4 minutes until golden brown.

Toss in the garlic and pour the soy garlic sauce into the pan.

Flip the chicken back to the skin side down to achieve a nice color on that side.

Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Uncover the pan, flip the chicken one more time, and reduce the sauce for about 2 minutes, occasionally pouring the sauce over the chicken.

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