Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory flavor with tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a rich honey garlic sauce. With a perfect balance of honey, soy sauce, and a hint of chili flakes, it’s a quick and easy meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners, served best over steamed boiled rice.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 110 g (1/3 cup) honey
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
To Serve
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl and add the cornflour, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken thoroughly until it is fully coated with the cornflour mixture.
- Heat the Pan: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat until hot.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken thighs to the pan and cook on one side until golden brown, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
- Add Butter and Garlic: Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt. Once melted, add the minced garlic and stir together, reducing the heat to medium to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and light soy sauce, stirring until well blended.
- Simmer the Sauce with Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then reduce to a simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the chicken is thoroughly cooked through with no pink inside.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley and chili flakes over the chicken. Serve hot over a bed of boiled rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use skinless and boneless chicken thighs for tender and juicy results.
- Adjust the chili flakes to cater to your preferred spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Ensure the garlic is cooked on medium heat to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its most flavorful and luscious.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute light soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy alternative.
