Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or plate, combine the potato starch, garlic powder, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the cut chicken pieces to the potato starch mixture, tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess starch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, grated garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the glaze mixture into the same skillet (no need to clean it) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze thickens and becomes syrupy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the thickened glaze. Toss the chicken to coat evenly, ensuring every piece is covered in the sticky sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the honey soy glazed chicken immediately over hot white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Soy Glazed Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 garlic, cloves, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or plate, combine the potato starch, garlic powder, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the cut chicken pieces to the potato starch mixture, tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess starch.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, grated garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the glaze mixture into the same skillet (no need to clean it) and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze thickens and becomes syrupy.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the thickened glaze. Toss the chicken to coat evenly, ensuring every piece is covered in the sticky sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the honey soy glazed chicken immediately over hot white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 1 min