Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken thighs coated in a light cornflour crust, pan-fried to a golden crisp and then simmered in a luscious homemade honey garlic sauce. Balanced with the sweetness of honey and the tang of rice vinegar, this dish comes together quickly for a satisfying meal served perfectly over boiled rice with a hint of fresh parsley and a touch of chili heat.
- 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)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
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 chili flakes
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the cornflour mixture.
- Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot enough to sizzle the chicken on contact.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer. Cook without moving them for about 4-5 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook gently, stirring for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: While garlic is cooking, combine the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce in a small bowl and mix well.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the chicken. Increase the heat to bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let the sauce cook and reduce for 4-5 minutes until it thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through (no pink inside).
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve the honey garlic chicken hot over a bed of boiled rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs tend to be juicier for this recipe.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the chili flakes.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic; reduce heat as needed when cooking it.
- For thicker sauce, you can simmer it a little longer or add a slurry of cornflour and water at the end.
- This dish pairs well with steamed or sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
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