Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection with a luscious honey-garlic sauce infused with garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of chili flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners served over rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken thigh strips with salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps create a crispy exterior when cooked.
- Make the sauce: In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Set the mixture aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken strips and cook until they turn golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and butter: Reduce heat to medium, add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant but not burnt, about 1 minute.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken pieces well.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the chili flakes and chopped parsley. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over cooked rice or your favorite side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the oil is hot before adding the chicken.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
