Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, steamed
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the honey garlic glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, and the minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned with slightly crispy edges. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the chicken is air frying, place the saucepan with the soy sauce, honey, and garlic mixture over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to whisk constantly as the sauce thickens, about 2-4 minutes, until it forms a sticky, sweet glaze. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once all the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large serving bowl. Pour the thickened honey garlic glaze generously over the chicken and toss to coat every piece.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately over beds of white rice, accompanied by steamed cauliflower florets. Garnish with chopped green onions.
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, steamed
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the honey garlic glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, and the minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned with slightly crispy edges. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the chicken is air frying, place the saucepan with the soy sauce, honey, and garlic mixture over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to whisk constantly as the sauce thickens, about 2-4 minutes, until it forms a sticky, sweet glaze. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once all the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a large serving bowl. Pour the thickened honey garlic glaze generously over the chicken and toss to coat every piece.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately over beds of white rice, accompanied by steamed cauliflower florets. Garnish with chopped green onions.