Honey Garlic Chicken
A delicious dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with chicken, honey, and garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken thighs (skinless, boneless) Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) For thickening the sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil For searing the chicken
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 110 g honey (1/3 cup)
- 80 ml chicken stock (1/3 cup)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley For garnish
- ½ tsp chilli flakes For garnish
- To taste Boiled rice For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, add minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix cornflour with cold water to create a slurry and whisk into the sauce. Whisk gently for 1-2 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and simmer on low for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and chilli flakes before serving.
Notes
For a spicy kick, increase chili flakes or add sriracha. Adjust honey for taste. Can replace chicken thighs with breasts.