Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe, where tender chicken thighs are enveloped in a luscious honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes using minimal ingredients. The balance of sweet and savory will impress your family and friends, making it a go-to favorite. Serve it over rice or noodles, or pair it with fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that rivals takeout while being healthier and homemade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 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
- boiled rice
Instructions
- Coat chicken thighs in cornflour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Add butter and garlic to the pan; reduce heat to medium to prevent burning.
- Combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Increase heat to boil; simmer for 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and chili flakes; serve hot over boiled rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg