Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 375 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Sauce
- 60 g honey, (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 19 g garlic, minced (4–5 large cloves)
- 12 g green onion whites, finely sliced
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
For Garnish
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed green onion greens, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken thighs with the salt, garlic powder, pepper, and 1/4 cup cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat enough neutral oil in a large pan or skillet to lightly coat the bottom over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Shallow fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. If the pan looks dry, add a little more oil. Add the minced garlic and finely sliced green onion whites to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce. Toss gently until every piece of chicken is thoroughly coated in the honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Garnish the honey garlic chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onion greens. Serve immediately with steamed rice and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Chicken
For the Chicken
- 375 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
For the Sauce
- 60 g honey, (about 3 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 19 g garlic, minced (4–5 large cloves)
- 12 g green onion whites, finely sliced
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
For Garnish
- as needed sesame seeds
- as needed green onion greens, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the cut chicken thighs with the salt, garlic powder, pepper, and 1/4 cup cornstarch until each piece is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat enough neutral oil in a large pan or skillet to lightly coat the bottom over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Shallow fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. If the pan looks dry, add a little more oil. Add the minced garlic and finely sliced green onion whites to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce in the pan and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce. Toss gently until every piece of chicken is thoroughly coated in the honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Garnish the honey garlic chicken with sesame seeds and sliced green onion greens. Serve immediately with steamed rice and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min