Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-6 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in); 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 5 garlic cloves (finely minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons sriracha; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Honey Garlic Chicken is a sweet, savory chicken thigh recipe that is easy to make, uses simple ingredients and pairs nicely with rice, roasted vegetables and a side of naan bread.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Makes4 servings
Calories378

Ingredients

4 servings

4-6 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the chili sauce:

1 teaspoon sesame oil
5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Method

1
Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and the cornstarch.
2
Heat a medium non-stick skillet on medium heat. Sear chicken thighs on both sides for 5 minutes, until there is no pink in the middle.
3
In a medium bowl whisk together the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, water, sriracha, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar.
4
Pour the sauce in the skillet, turning the chicken in the sauce until coated. Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
5
Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F remove from the skillet and serve with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and rice.

Notes

Storage: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze: Allow the chicken to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Crispy Chicken: The cornstarch helps create a crispy skin on the chicken and also thickens the sauce as it simmers. You can skip it if you prefer, but the sauce won't coat the chicken quite as well. Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium-low heat, taking care not to overcook the chicken or it can dry out. Boneless Option: If using boneless chicken thighs, they'll cook slightly faster, so start checking for doneness a minute or two early.

Per serving

Carbs15 g
Protein19 g
Fat27 g
Fiber0.4 g

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