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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Pan-fried to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of vinegar, it’s an easy and delicious dinner served over boiled rice and garnished with fresh parsley and chilli flakes for a touch of heat.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Cooking

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Sauce

  • 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

  1. Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thoroughly in the cornflour mixture until each piece is fully coated, which helps create a slight crispiness when cooked.
  2. Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot, ready to sear the chicken.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken thighs to the pan and cook on one side until golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 2 minutes to ensure it starts cooking through.
  4. Add Butter and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the pan. Let it melt, then add the minced garlic. Stir the garlic and chicken together gently to release garlic’s aroma without burning it.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce until fully combined and smooth.
  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. Let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces to a sticky glaze and the chicken is fully cooked through—no pink in the center.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley and chilli flakes over the chicken. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over a bed of boiled rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is cooked fully by checking that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (75°C).
  • If the sauce thickens too much before the chicken is cooked, add a splash more chicken stock to loosen it.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with boneless chicken breasts, but thighs remain more tender and juicy.
  • Adjust the chilli flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit if desired.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best glossy consistency.

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Honey Sauce, Garlic Chicken, Easy Dinner, Pan-Fried Chicken

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