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Honey Garlic Chicken

By Shiny Samuel
Indulge in our sticky tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a delicious garlic, soy, and honey sauce. With minimal ingredients and a quick prep time of just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 3

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Equipments

Ingredients
 

  • 6 pieces Chicken Thigh boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce regular or dark
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Sesame seeds toasted

Instructions
 

Marinate:

  • Start by seasoning your chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Fry the chicken:

  • Heat a large pan or a large skillet on medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Fry up those chicken pieces until they’re golden and crispy.
  • Flip and fry the chicken pieces on both sides for 4-5 minutes on each side till it turns golden brown and is cooked through.
  • Remove the cooked chicken thigh pieces and set it aside.

Prepare the sauce and chicken:

  • In the same pan melt 1 tbsp butter on medium-high heat.
  • To the butter add the minced garlic and red chilli flakes. Fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add soya sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the sauteed garlic and chilli. Cook on medium high heat for a minute.
  • Add the cooked chicken and any leftover juice from the cooked chicken to the prepared sauce.
  • Flip the chicken a few times to coat them well with the honey and garlic sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes for the chicken to absorb the sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander leaves and toasted sesame seeds.
  • To serve top the Chicken with the delicious sauce and extra garnish. You’ve got yourself a restaurant-quality meal in no time. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Substitute with gluten-free soya sauce for a gluten-free honey garlic chicken meal.
  • Skip sesame seeds in case of allergies.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the sauce if you want a thinner sauce.
  • Serve on a bed of rice, salad, or vegetables like stir-fried or steamed broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or snow peas.
  • For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition (Estimates Only)

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.9mg