Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
A comforting and easy dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the savory depth of garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 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
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- to taste servings Boiled rice for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing the chicken thighs in a bowl and sprinkle them with cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the chicken is fully coated.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan in a single layer. Sear for about 4-5 minutes without moving, then turn and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce, and stir until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, increase heat and bring to a boil. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, sprinkle with parsley and chilli flakes, then serve over boiled rice.
Notes
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be added to salads or reheated quickly. Store in an airtight container.