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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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4.8 from 71 reviews
  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, succulent chicken thighs coated in a crispy cornflour layer, then cooked in a savory-sweet honey garlic sauce. The sauce is perfectly balanced with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of chili flakes, served over boiled rice for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Sauce

  • 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
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Finishing Touches

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Boiled rice, for serving
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, place the chicken thighs and add cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thoroughly until each piece is fully coated in the cornflour mixture, which helps create a light crispy texture when cooked.
  2. Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat to prepare for searing the chicken.
  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 and crispy. Then flip the chicken 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 the garlic from burning, infusing the chicken with aromatic flavor.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Mix the ingredients to create a smooth sauce that balances sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.
  6. Simmer the Sauce with Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and the chicken cook through until no longer pink in the center.
  7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken for freshness and a mild kick. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over boiled rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken is cooked through completely with no pink inside to avoid any foodborne illness.
  • Adjust chili flakes quantity to your preferred spice level.
  • Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs for quicker cooking and a tender texture.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, you can simmer it a bit longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning the garlic.
  • Boiled rice works perfectly to absorb the flavorful sauce, but you can substitute with steamed jasmine or basmati rice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Thighs Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Quick Chicken Stir Fry

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