Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1 lb) Chicken Thighs, bite-size pieces
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) Ginger, grated
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Honey
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Rice Vinegar
- ½ tsp (2g) Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp (2g) Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch with 2 tsp (10 ml) Water
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp (15g) Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp (5g) Sesame Seeds, toasted
- 2 Scallions, sliced
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Chili Oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season lightly.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Create Sauce: Combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, and pepper flakes; simmer.
- Thicken Glaze: Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Combine & Finish: Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and heat through.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 2 minutes, then garnish and serve.
Notes
Using chicken thighs keeps the dish moist. Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat. A good sear is key for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 175g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken,honey garlic,asian,easy,weeknight,dinner,quick,flavorful,stir fry