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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, perfectly balanced with a hint of chili flakes and fresh parsley. Cooked quickly in a skillet, it's an ideal weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Sauce & Cooking

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 110 g (1/3 cup) honey
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Serving

  • Boiled rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Coat Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thoroughly until each piece is fully coated with the cornflour mixture.
  2. Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.
  3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
  4. Add Butter and Garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Stir in the minced garlic and reduce the heat to medium to prevent burning while infusing the flavors.
  5. Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
  6. Add Sauce & Simmer: Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan with the chicken. Increase heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through with no pink inside.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve hot over a bed of boiled rice.

Notes

  • You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but cooking times may vary slightly.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the chili flakes.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by cutting into the thickest part before serving.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/honey-garlic-chicken-recipe/