Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Inactive Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
5
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Calories
461 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
The Honey Garlic Chicken recipe combines boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a marinade of oyster sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, sriracha, and sliced sweet onion. Marinating for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and infuse the chicken. Cooking the chicken in the air fryer at 400°F for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway, yields a nicely browned, flavorful exterior while keeping the interior tender. Alternatively, baking at 425°F on a sheet pan for 10–12 minutes works well, with onions cooked separately. The combination of sweet honey and savory oyster and soy sauces creates a balanced glaze that coats the chicken beautifully.
Serving with freshly cooked rice and seasoned broccoli rounds out the meal, providing a textured contrast: soft rice and crisp-tender broccoli alongside the succulent chicken. The broccoli can be simply seasoned with salt and black pepper to complement the sweet and savory chicken without overpowering it.
This recipe suits those who enjoy a sweet-savory poultry dish with a variety of cooking methods and a straightforward side pairing. Monitoring the cooking times closely ensures the chicken reaches the appropriate doneness without drying out. The onions add a mild sweetness and tender bite when cooked separately and served alongside the meat.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2½ lbs chicken thigh 10 thighs, boneless, skinless
- 1½ tbsp oyster sauce
- 2½ tbsp honey
- 1⅓ tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 medium sweet onion
For the Rice
- 3¾ cups rice cooked
For the Broccoli
- 1 lb broccoli fresh is fine, frozen
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Rice
- Cook enough rice to yield 3¾ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of dry rice will make around 2-3 cups of cooked rice depending on what kind you use.
For the Chicken
- In a large bowl add the oyster sauce, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic. Stir to incorporate. Add in the chicken and toss to coat. Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- If you don't have an air fryer, preheat your oven to 425°F.
- NOTE: I prefer to cook the chicken in the air fryer. I think you get the best color and flavor doing it that way but it will take longer to cook as you have to cook it in batches. I do 400°F for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Don't crowd the chicken in the fryer as the fryer relies on air circulation to cook properly. Cook the onions separately after the chicken is done.
- Cut the onion into thin slices.
- Place the chicken on a sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and turn the oven to broil. Add the onions in the spaces around the chicken. If the chicken has released a lot of water it may be helpful to drain some of it off the pan.
- Place the sheet pan on the top rack and watch it carefully so it doesn't burn. The goal is to brown the chicken and develop color. It will take 5-10 minutes. If there is too much liquid on the pan it can prevent browning.
- Stir the onions around after a few minutes. You may need to remove the chicken and continue cooking the onions until they are caramelized.
For the Broccoli
- Cook the broccoli according to the packaging or steam if if using fresh.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Plating
- To each dish, divide the chicken, broccoli, and rice evenly then add ¾ cup of rice. This recipe makes 5 servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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