Description
Enjoy a deliciously sticky and tender Honey Garlic Chicken made with boneless chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey, garlic, soy sauce glaze. This quick and easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a rich, savory, and slightly sweet dish, perfect served over boiled rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Sauce & Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 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 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
To Serve
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss well until the chicken is fully coated with the cornflour mixture, which helps to create a slightly crispy texture when cooked.
- Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat to prepare for browning the chicken.
- Cook Chicken Thighs: Add the coated chicken thighs to the hot pan. Cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure both sides are nicely browned.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Then add the minced garlic and stir to combine, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir until fully combined to create the flavorful honey garlic sauce.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and garlic. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to cook through completely (no pink inside).
- Finish and Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked, sprinkle on chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes for an added kick. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over boiled rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Sticky, tender boneless chicken thighs are perfect for absorbing the flavorful honey garlic sauce.
- Minimal ingredients make this recipe quick and easy to prepare, coming together in just about 20 minutes.
- Adjust chili flakes amount to your desired spice level.
- Serve with boiled rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 804 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 223 mg
