Honey Garlic Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the garlic powder, oyster sauce, and grated fresh ginger to the chicken in the bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned chicken pieces into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 14 min
- 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a separate small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Pour in the soy sauce and honey. Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and allow it to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Add the cooked chicken pieces to the simmering honey garlic sauce in the saucepan. Toss the chicken gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the garlic powder, oyster sauce, and grated fresh ginger to the chicken in the bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using your hands, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned chicken pieces into the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 14 min - 6
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a separate small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Pour in the soy sauce and honey. Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and allow it to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Add the cooked chicken pieces to the simmering honey garlic sauce in the saucepan. Toss the chicken gently to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the delicious sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve the honey garlic chicken immediately, optionally garnished with chopped green onions. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and a side of vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min