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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken thighs coated in cornflour and pan-fried to a golden brown. The chicken is then simmered in a luscious honey garlic sauce made with fresh garlic, honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and chili flakes, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, served over steamed boiled rice for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauce & 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

Serving

  • Boiled rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl, add the cornflour, salt, and pepper, and toss thoroughly until each piece is fully coated with the cornflour mixture.
  2. Heat the pan and cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat. Add the coated chicken thighs and cook on one side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add butter and garlic: Reduce heat to medium, add unsalted butter to the pan, and let it melt. Add minced garlic and stir for about a minute, ensuring the garlic softens but doesn’t burn.
  4. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly.
  5. Add sauce to pan and simmer: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken. Turn heat up to bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through without any pink inside.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve immediately over boiled rice for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the garlic is cooked on medium heat to avoid burning, which can cause bitterness.
  • Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the best combination of tenderness and quick cooking.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve the dish immediately to enjoy the sauce at its optimal thickness and flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute light soy sauce with tamari.

Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Pan-fried Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Weeknight Dinner

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