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Honey Garlic Chicken

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This honey garlic chicken is a quick and flavorful dish with juicy chicken thighs coated in a glossy sweet and savory sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Perfect for busy weeknights and versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or veggies.

Ingredients

8 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 garlic, minced

110 g (1/3 cup) honey

80 ml (1/3 cup) chicken stock

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for serving)

½ tsp chili flakes (for serving)

Boiled rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry, then toss with cornflour, salt, and pepper until coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat slightly, add butter, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and toss in sauce until coated and glossy.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and chili flakes. Serve with boiled rice.

Notes

Swap chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.

Add broccoli, snap peas, or other veggies for a one-pan meal.

Double the sauce if serving with rice or noodles.

For extra heat, stir in sriracha or more chili flakes.

Keep chicken crispy by tossing in sauce just before serving.

Bake instead of pan-fry: 400°F for 20–25 minutes, then coat in sauce.

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