Description
Succulent honey butter garlic chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors in a mouthwatering main dish. Crispy edges and tender meat promise a delightful meal that pulls you into comfort and culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Sauce and Liquids:
- 110 grams (1/3 cup) honey
- 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Serving Suggestion:
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with cornflour, salt, and pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat large frying pan with vegetable oil at high temperature until shimmering.
- Carefully place coated chicken thighs into hot pan, searing for 4-5 minutes until achieving a deep golden-brown crust on first side.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking for additional 2 minutes to develop color and seal in juices.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in pan, quickly stirring in minced garlic to prevent burning.
- Combine honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in separate bowl, whisking until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Pour prepared sauce over chicken, allowing liquid to surround meat in pan.
- Increase heat to create rapid boiling, then immediately lower to gentle simmer for 4-5 minutes, allowing sauce to reduce and caramelize around chicken.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature and ensuring no pink remains in center.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter, drizzling remaining pan sauce over top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and sprinkle of chili flakes for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice, ensuring chicken remains hot and sauce maintains glossy consistency.
Notes
- Perfectly coat chicken by gently patting dry with paper towels before adding cornflour to ensure extra crispy exterior.
- Adjust honey levels for individuals preferring less sweetness by reducing quantity or substituting with maple syrup for different flavor profile.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for faster cooking and easier preparation, ensuring consistent golden-brown color and tender meat texture.
- Select low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and create balanced flavor without overwhelming the delicate honey and garlic combination.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg