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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Sweet and savory honey garlic chicken thighs with a sticky sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Ready in 30 minutes!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 110 g (1/3 cup) honey
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

To Serve:

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • boiled rice

Instructions

  • Coat the chicken: Start by tossing the chicken thighs in cornflour, salt, and pepper. You want a nice, even coating, but don’t worry if it’s not perfect. The cornflour helps create a little crust on the chicken, which soaks up the sauce like a sponge. (Once, I was in a rush and forgot the cornflour—let’s just say the sauce didn’t stick quite as well.)
  • Get that pan hot: Heat the oil in your skillet over high heat. The trick here is to get the pan hot enough that the chicken sizzles as soon as it hits the oil. Don’t be tempted to move the chicken too soon—you want that golden-brown crust to form. It’ll take about 4-5 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes after flipping.
  • Butter & garlic time: Once the chicken is browned, toss in the butter and garlic. I love the smell of garlic hitting the pan, but watch the heat! Turn it down to medium so the garlic doesn’t burn. Burnt garlic = bitter sauce.
  • Sauce it up: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken, turn up the heat, and let it simmer. The sauce should bubble away and reduce, thickening into a glossy coating. This takes about 4-5 minutes. If the sauce isn’t thickening, give it a bit more time—it’s worth the wait.

Notes

Serving it up in style

For serving, I love to spoon this chicken over a big bowl of steamed white rice—it soaks up that sauce beautifully. But if you’re feeling fancy, try serving it with some roasted veggies or a light cucumber salad on the side. To garnish, sprinkle on some fresh parsley and a pinch of chili flakes for color and a bit of heat. It’s all about those finishing touches that make a dish feel special.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

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