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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

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Sticky, tender honey garlic chicken made with juicy boneless thighs simmered in a glossy soy, garlic, and honey sauce. This fast weeknight dinner uses minimal ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 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
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for serving)
  • Chilli flakes (for serving)
  • Boiled rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken thighs with cornflour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  3. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, add garlic and reduce heat to medium.
  4. Mix honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
  5. Pour sauce into the pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Finish with parsley and chilli flakes. Serve over boiled rice.

Notes

  • Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs—slice or flatten for even cooking.
  • For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free stock.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen and reheated gently.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese