Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces 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
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 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 chilli flakes
- boiled rice for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thighs in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Pat the chicken dry to ensure the coating sticks better.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the pan.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden-brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
- In the same pan, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Pour in the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce. Stir well and let the mixture bubble and thicken.
- Return the chicken to the pan and gently turn to coat in the sauce, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and chili flakes before serving.
Notes
Serve over boiled rice. You can add bell peppers or snap peas for added texture and nutrition. Adjust chili flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 724mgSugar: 15g
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