Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe
A delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. This quick stovetop dish combines sweet honey, savory soy, and a hint of chili for a perfect balance. Served over boiled rice, it makes an easy and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Sauce and 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 each piece is thoroughly coated with the cornflour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat to get it hot enough for searing the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook on one side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Add the butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and stir together with the butter and chicken. Lower the heat to medium to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce until combined.
- Simmer in Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the chicken and garlic. Increase heat to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the chicken to cook thoroughly (no pink inside).
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve hot over boiled rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- You can adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs keeps the meat juicy and tender.
- Serve immediately as the sauce thickens further upon standing.
Keywords: Honey garlic chicken, chicken thighs recipe, stovetop chicken, sweet and savory chicken, quick chicken dinner
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