Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more for searing)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.33 cup honey (110g)
- 0.33 cup chicken stock (80ml)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Cooked rice (preferably jasmine or basmati, for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and set aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together minced garlic, honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and optional chili flakes until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth to create your slurry.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit more vegetable oil and the butter. When the butter foams, add the chicken in batches, searing for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the honey garlic mixture. Scrape up any browned bits and bring it to a simmer.
- Re-whisk the slurry and slowly drizzle it into the sauce while stirring. Cook for about a minute until thickened.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the glaze. Simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately over cooked rice.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs with breasts if you prefer a leaner option. For a lighter sauce, consider using less honey or opting for a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, chicken recipe, quick dinner