Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of tender, crispy chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce with a subtle kick of chili flakes. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and savory depth, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes and makes for a comforting weeknight dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken thigh strips with salt, pepper, and cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. This will help achieve a crispy texture when cooked.
- Make the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and honey. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook them until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Add garlic and butter: Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, then add the minced garlic and butter to the empty side. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir everything together.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle chili flakes and chopped parsley over the chicken, stir to combine. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over cooked rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase chili flakes to taste.
- Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform strips for even cooking.
- Use fresh minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the chicken.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
