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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken thighs coated in a light cornflour crust, then pan-fried to a golden perfection and simmered in a luscious honey garlic sauce. The balance of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and tangy rice vinegar creates a flavorful glaze that clings beautifully to the chicken. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes, this dish pairs perfectly with boiled rice for a comforting and delicious meal.

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 until fully coated with the cornflour mixture, ensuring even coverage to create a light crust when cooking.
  2. Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat to get it hot and ready for searing the chicken.
  3. Cook Chicken Thighs: Add the coated chicken thighs to the hot pan and cook on one side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
  4. Add Butter and Garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt. Then add the minced garlic, stirring together with the butter and chicken. Reduce the heat to medium to prevent the garlic from burning while preparing the sauce.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir well to blend all ingredients into a smooth sauce.
  6. Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the chicken. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes. This will allow the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken as it finishes cooking through, ensuring the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the dish. Serve the saucy honey garlic chicken hot over a bed of boiled rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
  • You can use chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs remain juicier and more flavorful.
  • If you like your sauce sweeter or tangier, adjust the amount of honey or rice vinegar to taste.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the chili flakes or add fresh sliced chili peppers.
  • Serve immediately as the sauce thickens and sets quickly once removed from heat.

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, chicken thighs, honey garlic sauce, easy chicken recipe, pan-fried chicken, Asian chicken dish, quick dinner

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