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Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey garlic chicken is an outrageously delicious, effortless recipe. Put together a quick dinner in just 15 minutes that’s perfect for busy weeknights made with pantry staples.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless with or without skin
  • 2 tablespoon oil any neutral cooking oil like sunflower oil or canola oil
  • 3-5 cloves garlic adjust as per taste
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • ¼ cup chicken stock low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or plain vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup honey
For garnish:
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Start off by making the sauce. Mix low sodium chicken stock, low sodium light soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and honey in a bow. Set aside until use.
  2. I prefer to use chicken thighs over breasts for more flavor and juicier chicken.
  3. Season boneless chicken thighs with salt-pepper to taste add 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder. Rub on both sides.
  4. Dredge seasoned chicken thighs in corn starch. Shake off excess flour.
  5. Heat oil in a wide pan.
  6. Sear chicken in hot oil for 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden on one side.
  7. Flip and cook on another side for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add more oil (or butter for a richer taste). Stir minced garlic along with the chicken. Turn heat to medium so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  9. Pour prepared sauce. Stir well. Turn up the heat until the sauce begins to boil.
  10. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  11. Remove pan from heat.
  12. Sprinkle red pepper flakes, black and white sesame seeds, and green onions.
  13. Serve hot with jasmine rice or fried rice.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Use boneless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for better flavor and juicier chicken. With or without skin both work well.
  • Always season the chicken well before cooking. Nobody prefers flavorless, bland chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Dredging chicken in cornflour creates a crispy outer crust on the chicken.
  • For an added kick, include any Asian hot sauce (like sweet chili sauce or schezwan sauce) while making honey soy sauce.
  • Other proteins can be used in the recipe. The sweet sticky sauce is ideal for other kinds of proteins like beef/pork steaks, lamb cutlets, shrimp, even tofu works.

Nutrition Information

Calories 442kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 363mg (15%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442

% Daily Value*

Calories 442kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.