Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Cooked in a frying pan until golden brown and simmered in a sweet and savory glaze, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley and chili flakes, it pairs wonderfully with boiled rice for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 110 g honey
- 80 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
Served With
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with cornflour, salt, and pepper, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated for a crispy exterior when cooked.
- Heat the Pan: Place a frying pan over high heat and add vegetable oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering for optimal searing.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the hot pan and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent the garlic from burning and to infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the pan.
- Simmer the Sauce: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes over the chicken before serving it hot, accompanied by boiled rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the chicken thighs dry before coating with cornflour.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Boiled rice can be substituted with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for added aroma.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free certified.
