Honey Garlic Chicken
A quick and delicious dish with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 8 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces Trim excess fat before cutting
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 110 g honey
- 80 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch Whisk with a splash of water to form a slurry
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil Divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp fresh green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and cut into uniform 1-inch pieces. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Make Honey Garlic Sauce
- In a bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chili flakes. Whisk cornstarch with a splash of water and add to the mixture. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
Develop the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the honey garlic sauce, and stir continuously for 2-4 minutes until thickened.
Combine and Serve
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until coated. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter and garnish.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgSugar: 15g