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Honey Garlic Chicken is one of my favorite foods to make at home when I want to skip take out. I decided to make it with whole pieces of chicken, instead of cutting it into chunks which I would normally do. These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are so tender and succulent, and will have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
Tips on making Honey Garlic Chicken
I used chicken thighs for this recipe because they’re more flavorful and cooks better, but chicken breast can be substituted for this recipe. Keep in mind that the cooking time will be less if chicken breast is used. This recipe can also be made in the oven by adding chicken and sauce to baking dish and cook covered for around 15 minutes. To get seared look on chicken, broil on low for 5-7 minutes uncovered.
What to serve with Honey Garlic Chicken
These Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs are perfectly paired with white rice or Lo Mein. Mashed potatoes can even be served with this dish. The best thing about this dish is the delicious sauce which can be saved for any meat or fish, I have a Honey Garlic Salmon recipe if you would like to skip the chicken,
Ingredients
To Season Chicken
- 4-6 Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
For Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 Cloves Garlic ( Minced)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch: 2 tbsp cold Water (Cornstarch Slurry)
Directions
- Remove excess fat from chicken and wash with cool running water
- Pat dry and add seasonings to chicken along with soy sauce and mix well. Allow to marinate for as long as needed.
- Combine all the ingredients for sauce to a small bowl
- Add oil to skillet over medium high flame
- Once oil is hot, add chicken thighs carefully and cook for 5 minutes per side
- Remove chicken and set aside
- Add a drop of oil if needed and sauté 2 cloves of garlic (minced) for 2 minutes
- Pour sauce into pan, lower flame and simmer for 2 minutes
- Cook chicken in sauce for 7-10 minutes, basting continuously
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