Honey Garlic Chicken
A delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, this honey garlic chicken features juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky glaze of honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 pieces skinless and boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) Helps to lock in moisture and adds texture
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For frying
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 110 g honey Approximately 1/3 cup
- 80 ml chicken stock Approximately 1/3 cup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley For garnish
- ½ tsp chilli flakes Adjust according to taste
- boiled rice For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by placing the chicken thighs in a large bowl, then add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss until each piece is evenly coated.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs carefully without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown on one side for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until browned.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic into the pan, stirring to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture into the frying pan with the chicken once the butter has melted.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken for about 4-5 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from heat.
Serving
- Serve the chicken over boiled rice and top with parsley and a sprinkle of chilli flakes.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking for juicier results. This dish can also be served with steamed vegetables.