Description
Honey Garlic Chicken brings together tender chicken pieces glazed with a mouthwatering sweet and savory sauce that makes dinner feel special. Dinner tables come alive with this simple yet delicious recipe that takes just minutes to prepare and delivers maximum flavor without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons water
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Dry 6 chicken thighs completely with paper towels. Mix 3 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour, tapping off excess.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place floured chicken into hot oil. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same pan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour ⅓ cup honey and ¼ cup soy sauce into skillet. Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a smooth slurry. Add slurry to sauce and stir until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over pieces, cooking for additional 4-5 minutes until sauce completely coats chicken and reaches desired consistency.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over top if desired. Serve immediately with preferred side dish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to let the honey garlic flavors deeply penetrate the meat.
- For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning and use a high-temperature oven or broiler setting.
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness compared to chicken breasts.
- Gluten-free version works perfectly by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg