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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken thighs coated in a light cornflour batter, pan-fried to a golden crisp and then simmered in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce. Enhanced with garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of chili flakes for a subtle kick, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors. Served over fluffy boiled rice, it’s a quick and satisfying meal ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Sauce

  • 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

To Serve

  • Boiled rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the cornflour mixture.
  2. Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken thighs to the hot pan. Cook on one side without moving for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
  4. Add Butter and Garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt. Then add the minced garlic and stir carefully to combine, turning the heat down to medium to prevent the garlic from burning.
  5. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir to blend the ingredients well.
  6. Simmer with Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, with no pink remaining inside.
  7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot, spooned over boiled rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Make sure not to burn the garlic by lowering the heat after adding it to the pan.
  • Adjust chili flakes amount according to your spice preference.
  • Using skinless, boneless chicken thighs ensures the meat stays juicy and flavorful.
  • The sauce can be thickened further by simmering longer if desired.
  • Serving this dish with steamed or boiled rice helps balance the richness of the honey garlic sauce.

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Pan-fried Chicken, Sweet and Savory Sauce

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