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A close-up of beautifully glazed honey garlic chicken pieces, garnished with fresh herbs.

Proven way to grow 7 Honey Garlic Chicken

This recipe provides a proven method for preparing delicious honey garlic chicken, perfect for a satisfying meal. It's an easy-to-follow recipe that yields flavorful and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • large skillet or pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the honey-garlic sauce.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry; set aside.
Cooking
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the hot skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the cooked chicken and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Serving
  1. Garnish the honey garlic chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve immediately with rice or your preferred side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in half of the honey-garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of garlic and chili flakes to your preference for a spicier kick.