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Honey Garlic Chicken

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet, garlicky honey sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spatula or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry and place in a bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, and ground pepper and toss until each piece is evenly coated.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, red chili flakes, and chopped parsley; set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the coated chicken thighs in a single layer and cook 5–6 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden-brown and nearly cooked through.
  • Push the chicken to the side of the skillet and add the butter to the empty space. When the butter melts, add the minced garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring so it does not burn.
  • Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 4–5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat and serve the honey garlic chicken hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute thighs with breasts, shrimp, beef, or salmon.