Soy Garlic Crispy Chicken with Slaw
Glossy, garlicky fried chicken thighs coated in a sticky soy-butter glaze, served with crunchy cabbage slaw and carrots. Ready in 25 minutes with a showstopping crispy-yet-tender finish.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan and sear without moving for 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip thighs and cook 4 more minutes until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 5
Push chicken to the side, add butter and minced garlic to the empty space, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Pour soy sauce and gochugaru over chicken, tilt pan to coat, and simmer 1 minute until glossy.
Step 7
Toss cabbage and carrot with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Step 8
Plate chicken with glaze and serve slaw alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- paper towels
- meat thermometer (optional)
- medium mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
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