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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Lucy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

This Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe features tender, boneless chicken thighs cooked in a sticky, flavorful garlic, soy, and honey sauce. With minimal ingredients and a quick 20-minute preparation time, it's a perfect weeknight dinner served over boiled rice.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 8 chicken thighs skinless and boneless
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Sauce

  • 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

  1. Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl, then add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss well until the chicken is fully coated.
  2. Heat the pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat until hot.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the pan, cooking on one side until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add butter and garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and stir together. Reduce heat to medium to prevent burning the garlic.
  5. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir well until blended.
  6. Simmer the chicken in sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan, increase heat to bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken while ensuring the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  7. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve hot over boiled rice.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as they stay juicy during cooking.
  • You can substitute light soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free option.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit chili flakes.
  • Serve with steamed or fried rice based on your preference.
  • Ensure the garlic is cooked on medium heat to avoid burning and bitterness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 472 kcal
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 804 mg
  • Fat: 19 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 223 mg