Soy Garlic Fried Chicken with Rice
Crispy Korean fried chicken tossed in a glossy, sticky soy-garlic glaze, served over steamed rice. Ready in under 30 minutes with a golden, shattering crust and umami-rich coating that screams TikTok.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Step 2
Pat chicken thighs dry, season generously with salt and pepper, then coat evenly in flour.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles on contact, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add chicken skin-side down and fry 6–7 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5
Transfer chicken to paper towels, leave 1 tbsp oil in skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, ~30 sec.
Step 6
Add soy sauce and brown sugar, stir until sugar dissolves, return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook 1 minute until glossy.
Step 7
Divide rice between bowls, top with soy garlic chicken, spoon glaze over, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan with lid
- large 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
- shallow dish or plate for dredging
- wooden spoon
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